In 2023, Germany led the import market of women's or girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear in Europe with 54.091 million items, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.22%. France and the UK followed with 41.993 and 30.476 million items respectively, both with modest growth under 1%. Spain exhibited a stronger increase at 1.84% while the Netherlands and Italy experienced declines. Notably, Croatia recorded the highest growth rate at 4.91%. Countries like Hungary and Malta faced significant declines, with Hungary contracting by 10.52%. Bulgaria and Romania showed strong resilience, growing 5.45% and 7.15% respectively.
Future trends to watch include increased demand for sustainable swimwear in Europe, leading to potential shifts in import sources. Price sensitivity might influence import volumes in smaller economies, while established markets may focus on quality and ecological certifications. Additionally, emerging Eastern European markets could increase their share if infrastructure and purchasing power improve. Social and travel recovery post-pandemic may also spur trends towards diversified and personalized swimwear collections, creating opportunities for importers aligned with consumer preferences.
Top countries in Import of Women's or Girls' Swimwear of Knitted or Crocheted Textiles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 54,091,000 | 2023 | +9.03% | +3.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 41,993,000 | 2023 | +8.3% | +0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 30,476,000 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 29,506,000 | 2023 | +5.71% | +1.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 28,622,000 | 2023 | +13.52% | -1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 21,731,000 | 2023 | -7.06% | -3.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 18,396,000 | 2023 | +7.09% | +2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 12,954,000 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 11,990,000 | 2023 | +3.09% | -1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6,301,100 | 2023 | +6.14% | +2.14% | View data |
