In 2023, Greece led the European export of hats, valued at 22.23 million items, with a significant year-on-year increase of 124.22%. Belgium and Spain followed with 3.74 and 3.32 million items respectively, both showing modest growth. Italy and Germany had 2.76 and 2.37 million items exported, with Italy experiencing a slight decrease. Notably, Malta saw a remarkable surge of 243.84%, whereas countries like Cyprus experienced a notable decline.
Future trends to watch include the continuous growth potential in Greece and Malta, and the development of export strategies by countries such as Portugal, Lithuania, and Ireland, who have shown promising recent increases. Additionally, sustainability and innovation in hat manufacturing may influence future export volumes.
Top countries in Export of Hats of Felt or Plaited or Made by Assembling Strips or Knitted or Crocheted or Made-Up from Lace or Other Textile Fabrics in the Piece by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 22,230,000 | 2023 | +72.67% | +124.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 3,740,900 | 2023 | +16.15% | +15.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,322,000 | 2023 | +9.86% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,760,900 | 2023 | -2.24% | -2.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2,377,000 | 2023 | +6.28% | +4.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2,323,800 | 2023 | +0.93% | +2.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1,626,000 | 2023 | +13.32% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 1,564,400 | 2023 | +36.57% | +243.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1,528,500 | 2023 | +2.72% | -18.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,051,600 | 2023 | +4.4% | +10.67% | View data |
