The knitted and crocheted apparel enterprises landscape in Europe shows Italy leading with 1.99k enterprises as of 2023. While Italy and Poland displayed noticeable declines of -6.51% and -7.79% respectively, France and Austria experienced modest increases of 2.79% and 2.59%. Other countries, such as Portugal and Spain, also faced declines, indicating a general trend of diminishing enterprise numbers across most nations.
Future trends to watch in the European knitted and crocheted apparel sector include:
- Potential consolidation as enterprises strive to maintain competitiveness.
- Influences of sustainability and eco-friendly practices which may reshape enterprise operations.
- Shifts in consumer fashion preferences could spur new entrants or exits in particular markets.
- Trends in technological advancements enhancing production efficiencies and changing industry dynamics.
Top countries in Knitted and Crocheted Apparel Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,990 | 2023 | -8.39% | -6.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 623 | 2023 | -1.74% | -3.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 616 | 2023 | -7.92% | -7.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 435 | 2023 | +0.23% | +2.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 421 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 362 | 2023 | -5.24% | -5.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 298 | 2023 | -0.33% | -1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 227 | 2023 | -2.58% | -4.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 190 | 2023 | -2.56% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 162 | 2023 | -2.99% | -2.83% | View data |
