The European export landscape for men's and boys' cotton jerseys and similar apparel shows Belgium leading at 40%, with notable shares also held by the Netherlands (30.6%) and Poland (10.4%). Conversely, significant downturns have been seen in Italy and Portugal, with the latter exiting the market entirely. Over the past two years, Belgium has increased its market share significantly (18.6%), while Malta registered a notable 21.9% growth. However, countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have seen their shares completely dissipate.
Future trends suggest a continued dominance by Belgium and the Netherlands. Yet, the market could observe potential shifts with smaller countries like Latvia gaining traction and traditional big players possibly restructuring due to losses. Attention should also be paid to sustainability trends influencing future production and export practices in Europe.
Top countries in Export of Men's or Boys' Jerseys, Pullovers, Sweatshirts, Waistcoats and Cardigans of Cotton Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 40.31 | 2023 | +15.22% | +18.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 30.62 | 2023 | +7.86% | +8.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.41 | 2023 | +4.53% | +4.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 4.96 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2.52 | 2023 | +0.44% | +2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 2.43 | 2023 | +0.72% | +7.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1.76 | 2023 | -8.59% | +0.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1.46 | 2023 | +23.13% | -6.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.96 | 2023 | -23.51% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.89 | 2023 | +0.39% | +3.1% | View data |