In 2023, Spain led the European exports of handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, veils, ties, cravats, gloves, and other made-up clothing accessories with significant growth of 35.04%. The Netherlands also saw positive growth at 12.46%, while Germany and Belgium experienced declines of -2.18% and -3.78%, respectively. Italy and the UK faced modest declines, whereas Greece and Hungary exhibited robust increases of 23.66% and 20.03%. Smaller markets like Luxembourg showed impressive growth at 84.91%, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to watch include shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials, impacting the product mix. The digital retail expansion could further influence export dynamics, particularly for high-growth markets like Greece and Ireland. Monitoring currency fluctuations and trade policy changes within the EU will also be critical as they could affect export competitiveness and profitability.
Top countries in Export of Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Scarves, Veils, Ties, Cravats, Gloves and Other Made-Up Clothing Accessories by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Pairs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 13,335,000 | 2023 | +17.95% | +35.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 12,869,000 | 2023 | +8.97% | +12.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6,166,900 | 2023 | -4.18% | -2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 4,986,400 | 2023 | +4.74% | -3.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4,364,200 | 2023 | -1.03% | -3.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3,766,600 | 2023 | +4.67% | +10.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3,341,700 | 2023 | +2.86% | -1.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2,012,700 | 2023 | +0.6% | -2.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,683,500 | 2023 | -0.8% | -2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 1,601,600 | 2023 |
