In 2023, Italy led European knitted and crocheted apparel production with a value of 5.53 billion euros, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 5.43%. France and Spain followed with values of 0.6789 and 0.4875 billion euros, respectively, both experiencing slight decreases. Croatia had the highest growth rate amongst smaller markets at 3.69%, while larger declines were observed in Greece (-7.94%) and Belgium (-18.88%).
Future trends to watch in European knitted and crocheted apparel production include potential growth in eco-friendly, sustainable practices, technological innovation, and the influence of changing consumer preferences towards bespoke and personalized fashion options. Additionally, continued economic fluctuations and trade dynamics will impact country-specific production values.
Top countries in Knitted and Crocheted Apparel Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 5,530 | 2023 | +9.25% | +5.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 678.9 | 2023 | -2.58% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 487.5 | 2023 | +3.63% | -1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 445.6 | 2023 | +5.59% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 285.8 | 2023 | -0.97% | -1.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 279.5 | 2023 | +7.79% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 207.7 | 2023 | -4.81% | -2.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 159.1 | 2023 | +3.72% | -1.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 134.8 | 2023 | +6.81% | -0.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 69.5 | 2023 | -0.86% | -1.93% | View data |
