Sweden: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish women hosiery market increased by less than 0.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Women hosiery consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Women Hosiery Production in Sweden

In value terms, women hosiery production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exported from Sweden expanded significantly to X pairs, increasing by 9% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, women hosiery exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X pairs), Norway (X pairs) and Denmark (X pairs) were the main destinations of women hosiery exports from Sweden, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia, Iceland and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for women hosiery exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 70% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average women hosiery export price amounted to $X per pair, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into Sweden

Women hosiery imports into Sweden expanded markedly to X pairs in 2022, surging by 5.3% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, women hosiery imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X pairs), China (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs) were the main suppliers of women hosiery imports to Sweden, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Indonesia, Belgium, Slovenia, Portugal and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest women hosiery suppliers to Sweden, together comprising 61% of total imports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Slovenia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw 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 2022, the average women hosiery import price amounted to $X per pair, declining by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 9.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per pair), while the price for Pakistan ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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