In 2023, Germany and Italy were the leading European importers of hosiery, with values of 142.64 and 116.76 million items respectively. Croatia experienced the highest growth at 4.21%, while Lithuania, Portugal, and Finland faced notable declines. Croatia's growth presents a positive trend, contrasted by significant negative variations in Poland and Slovakia.
Future trends to watch include potential market recovery in countries experiencing declines, driven by fashion trends and consumer behavior shifts. An increase in sustainable and innovative hosiery products could lead to higher demand across Europe as the market evolves towards environmentally conscious purchasing preferences.
Top countries in Import of Panty Hose, Tights, Stockings, Socks and Other Hosiery of Knitted or Crocheted Textile by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 142,640,000 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 116,760,000 | 2023 | -0.12% | -1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 79,037,000 | 2023 | +3.37% | +4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 75,760,000 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 57,420,000 | 2023 | -5.98% | -4.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 52,020,000 | 2023 | +4.91% | -0.077% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 38,275,000 | 2023 | +6.47% | +0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 34,405,000 | 2023 | +2.56% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 26,301,000 | 2023 | -0.86% | -4.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 19,749,000 | 2023 | +0.83% | +8.12% | View data |
