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Germany - Socks, Stockings And Other Women's Hosiery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Women Hosiery Price in Germany - 2023

Women Hosiery Price in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average women hosiery import price stood at $3.5 per pair in August 2023, dropping by -13.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 12% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $4.9 per pair in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($10.0 per pair), while the price for China ($1.7 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average women hosiery export price amounted to $6.1 per pair, with a decrease of -22.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 30% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7.9 per pair in July 2023, and then declined significantly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($16.8 per pair), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($2.4 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Imports in Germany

In 2022, the amount of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery imported into Germany soared to 315M pairs, growing by 16% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women hosiery imports rose notably to $1.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Women Hosiery in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	250	236	258	319	8.5%
Turkey	166	165	226	306	22.6%
Pakistan	68.1	70.9	76.7	96.4	12.3%
Netherlands	42.6	40.4	53.2	53.4	7.8%
Indonesia	45.5	40.8	49.0	45.5	0.0%
Portugal	25.0	19.4	20.0	25.6	0.8%
Poland	23.6	27.7	37.7	16.9	-10.5%
Belgium	12.5	11.4	14.7	12.4	-0.3%
Others	226	218	249	234	1.2%
Total	860	830	984	1,109	8.8%

Top Suppliers of Women Hosiery to Germany in 2022:

China (129.1M pairs)
Turkey (83.4M pairs)
Pakistan (31.7M pairs)
Indonesia (12.8M pairs)
Netherlands (9.1M pairs)
Portugal (7.3M pairs)
Belgium (5.1M pairs)
Poland (3.3M pairs)

Women Hosiery Exports in Germany

In 2022, women hosiery exports from Germany amounted to 102M pairs, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.4%. The exports peaked at 109M pairs in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women hosiery exports reached $701M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Women Hosiery in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	69.4	58.6	78.5	98.6	12.4%
Austria	70.7	75.3	86.4	90.4	8.5%
Poland	41.4	55.2	67.5	64.9	16.2%
Switzerland	50.5	54.1	63.6	60.2	6.0%
France	47.6	40.8	51.6	49.4	1.2%
United Kingdom	35.9	31.1	36.2	34.0	-1.8%
Belgium	27.5	23.6	32.7	31.6	4.7%
Italy	28.3	25.5	32.9	30.8	2.9%
Czech Republic	28.2	25.2	28.8	27.5	-0.8%
Slovakia	20.6	21.8	21.2	22.1	2.4%
Spain	22.7	18.1	23.1	22.1	-0.9%
Denmark	12.8	12.9	14.0	15.2	5.9%
Sweden	10.9	10.5	15.4	14.8	10.7%
Others	142	114	143	139	-0.7%
Total	608	567	695	701	4.9%

Top Export Markets for Women Hosiery from Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (14.7M pairs)
Poland (13.8M pairs)
Austria (12.9M pairs)
Czech Republic (12.2M pairs)
Slovakia (8.1M pairs)
France (6.6M pairs)
Switzerland (4.9M pairs)
Belgium (4.6M pairs)
Spain (3.3M pairs)
Italy (3.0M pairs)
Sweden (1.7M pairs)
United Kingdom (1.7M pairs)
Denmark (1.6M pairs)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the women hosiery market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 14311050 - Women
Prodcom 14311090 - Knitted or crocheted hosiery and footwear (including socks, e xcluding women

Country coverage:

Germany

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023