The German market for tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear, and other knitted or crocheted garments experienced a relatively stable per capita volume from 2013 to 2023, mostly fluctuating between 0.35 and 0.37 s. Between 2018 and 2020, there was a notable decline to 0.3 s in 2020, likely due to market disruptions from the global pandemic, but it stabilized back to 0.36 s by 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is effectively 0%, indicating no significant growth or contraction in the market per capita volume during this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of sustainability trends on garment choices and materials.
- Potential market shifts towards multifunctional activewear.
- Influence of digitalization and online retail expansion on consumer purchasing behavior.