World - T-Shirts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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T-shirts are a popular type of clothing item that are made from various materials. They are typically made using a process called textile manufacturing, which involves several steps to create the final product. The manufacturing process of t-shirts can vary depending on the quality and design requirements of the manufacturer, but generally follows a similar pattern.
The first step in making a t-shirt is selecting the fabric. T-shirts are commonly made from cotton, polyester, or a blend of both. Cotton is a natural fiber that is soft, breathable, and comfortable to wear. Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is durable, wrinkle-resistant, and provides moisture-wicking properties. The choice of fabric depends on the desired characteristics of the t-shirt.
Once the fabric is selected, it is then pre-treated to remove any impurities and prepare it for dyeing or printing. This process involves washing, bleaching, and sometimes softening the fabric to create a clean and uniform base. After pre-treatment, the fabric is ready for coloring.
The most common method of coloring t-shirts is through dyeing. In this process, the fabric is immersed in a dye bath, which contains water and dye. The fabric absorbs the dye, resulting in a colored t-shirt. Various dyeing techniques can be used to create different designs and patterns, such as tie-dye, dip-dye, or screen printing.
If a t-shirt design requires additional graphics or logos, it can be achieved through printing. There are several types of printing methods used in t-shirt manufacturing, including screen printing, heat transfer printing, and direct-to-garment printing. Screen printing involves creating a stencil of the design and transferring ink onto the fabric through a mesh screen. Heat transfer printing uses heat to transfer a design from a special paper onto the fabric. Direct-to-garment printing digitally prints the design directly onto the fabric.
After the fabric is colored or printed, it is then cut into the desired shape and size for a t-shirt. The cutting process involves using patterns or templates to ensure consistency and accuracy. The cut pieces are then sewn together using sewing machines or sergers. The seams are typically reinforced to provide durability and prevent unraveling.
Once the t-shirt is sewn, it undergoes a quality check to ensure it meets the manufacturer's standards. This includes checking for any loose threads, uneven stitches, or fabric defects. If any issues are found, the t-shirt is either repaired or discarded.
Finally, the t-shirts are washed, pressed, and packaged for distribution. They may be folded, rolled, or hung depending on the packaging requirements. The packaged t-shirts are then ready to be shipped to stores or directly to customers.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global t-shirt market. 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 14143000 - T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
Explore the top import markets for t-shirts around the world, including the United States, Germany, France, and more. Gain valuable insights into consumer preferences and market trends in the global fashion industry.
In 2020, Uzbekistan was the only supplier which managed to ramp up T-shirt exports while other exporters saw a drop in sales. Exports from Uzbekistan rose by 8.5% y/y to 139M units or by 48% y/y to $165M in monetary terms.
After two years of growth, the global t-shirt market decreased by -3.5% to $88.5B in 2019. In general, consumption,...
In 2016, the global T-shirt market grew to X units, rising by an average growth rate of X% over the last nine years.
Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units.
In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units. In value terms, the market fluctuated over the period under review.
In 2015, the value of total imports on the global T-shirt market stood at X billion USD. In physical terms, the total volume of T-shirts decreased to X billion units in 2015, which was X million units (X%) less than the year before.
In 2015, the U.S. (X million units) was the leading t-shirt consuming market, distantly followed by China (X million units), the U.K. (X million units), and Canada (X million units). Together, these countries accounted for approximately X% o