In 2023, Spain led European imports of women's or girls' cotton shorts, not knitted or crocheted, with a share of 17.33%, followed by Germany at 14.12%, and the Netherlands at 11.99%. Over the past year, notable increases were observed in Belgium (14.23% increase), Sweden (8.81% increase), and the United Kingdom (5.16% increase). Conversely, Hungary experienced a significant decrease of 13.88%, and Malta's imports also dropped by 14.03%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the previous five years showed robust growth trends in several key countries.
Future trends to watch include the potential for digital trade facilitation, sustainability factors gaining prominence, and shifts in consumer preferences driving demand for non-knitted cotton apparel. European markets may increasingly engage in supply chain diversification, influencing import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Women's or Girls' Shorts of Cotton of Textile Fabrics Not Knitted or Crocheted Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 17.33 | 2023 | +8.9% | +2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.12 | 2023 | +5.43% | -2.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 11.99 | 2023 | +14.39% | +2.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 11.75 | 2023 | +7.37% | +1.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 10.27 | 2023 | +1.59% | +5.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.17 | 2023 | +7.21% | +4.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.53 | 2023 | +7.08% | +14.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.16 | 2023 | +3.49% | -1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.07 | 2023 | -1.25% | -1.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.93 | 2023 | +3.84% | -13.88% | View data |
