Sweden: Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2025

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Sweden

For the fourth consecutive year, the Swedish brassiere, girdle and corset market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Brassiere, girdle and corset consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Sweden

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports from Sweden

Brassiere, girdle and corset exports from Sweden fell to X tons in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of brassiere, girdle and corset exports from Sweden, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, France and the UK, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +100.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for brassiere, girdle and corset exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), Norway ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, France, Estonia, Lithuania and the UK, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +101.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brassiere, girdle and corset export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, brassiere, girdle and corset export price increased by +114.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports into Sweden

Brassiere, girdle and corset imports into Sweden fell slightly to X tons in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, imports showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4.3%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main suppliers of brassiere, girdle and corset imports to Sweden, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest brassiere, girdle and corset suppliers to Sweden were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Indonesia, Latvia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brassiere, girdle and corset import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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