In 2024, the United Kingdom leads the European import market of men's or boy's knitted or crocheted apparel with a 12.05% share. Closely following are Spain, Italy, Poland, and Germany. Notable growth was observed in imports to Greece, increasing by 17.81%, while Malta experienced a dramatic spike of 95.67%. Conversely, Slovakia saw a decline of 17.98% over the previous year. Smaller markets like Estonia and Bulgaria also showed significant growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicates a trend towards moderate growth across most of the region.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts as countries seek to diversify their supply chains post-pandemic. Environmental sustainability and digitalization in the supply chain are likely to affect import dynamics, possibly resulting in fluctuations in individual country market shares as manufacturers and retailers adapt to new regulations and consumer demands.
Top countries in Import of Men's or Boy's Suits, Ensembles, Jackets, Blazers, Trousers, Bib and Brace Overalls, Breeches and Shorts of Knitted or Crocheted Textiles Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 12.05 | 2023 | +0.81% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.79 | 2023 | +7.46% | +2.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.52 | 2023 | +7.64% | +2.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.69 | 2023 | +5.33% | +8.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.59 | 2023 | +4.04% | +6.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.05 | 2023 | +3.07% | +3.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6.71 | 2023 | +7.39% | +0.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 6.42 | 2023 | +3.42% | +3.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 5.68 | 2023 | +32.31% | +17.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 4.42 | 2023 | +30.37% | +95.67% | View data |
