Global Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size

The global baby clothes market was estimated at $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production

In value terms, baby clothes production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and India (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global exports. India, Poland, Vietnam, Turkey, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average baby clothes export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the major importers of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), together achieving X% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Poland (X tons), North Macedonia (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iraq (X%), North Macedonia (X%), Poland (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Tanzania (X%), France (X%), Italy (X%), Spain (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and North Macedonia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2023, the share of the UK (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest baby clothes importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Spain, the UK, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Malaysia, North Macedonia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform