Netherlands: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch baby clothes market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, baby clothes production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), which increased by 9.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +62.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of baby clothes exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 72% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Iraq, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+29.2% per year) and Belgium (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 281%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 53% of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Spain, Pakistan, India, Belgium and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +74.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest baby clothes suppliers to the Netherlands were Poland ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Belgium and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +70.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby clothes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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