The German market for pantyhose and tights of knitted or crocheted synthetic fibres measuring at most 67 decitex per single yarn experienced a decrease in volume from 87.218 million in 2013 to 62.505 million in 2023. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, attributed to global disruptions. The year-on-year variation showed a decrease of 2.85% from 2021 to 2022 and 2.93% from 2022 to 2023. Over the past five years, the market noted a declining compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.77%.
Future trends to watch for in this market include recovery post-pandemic, influences of fashion trends on hosiery, and shifts towards sustainable production and materials due to increasing environmental concerns among consumers.
