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Knitted shawls and scarves market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for knitted shawls and scarves in Germany experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2022. Starting at USD 66.0 million in 2018, market size declined to USD 50.7 million by 2020, before recovering to USD 61.0 million in 2022.

In 2023, the market contracted sharply to USD 46.0 million, then stabilized at USD 45.9 million in 2024. During these years, fashion trends played a key role in shaping consumer preferences. The 2023 trends emphasized seasonal adaptability, high-quality materials like cotton and cashmere, and versatile wearing styles, reflecting a demand for durability and multifunctionality. By 2024, spring trends shifted toward more fashionable accessories, while winter trends highlighted individualized colors and patterns, prompting online retailers and specialized manufacturers to expand their assortments to meet these evolving tastes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production knitted shawls and scarves in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of knitted shawls and scarves in Germany has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 3 596 K $ US, marking a sharp drop of 23.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 36.2%, with an average annual decline of 13.9%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 5 903 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(20.7%)	(23.1%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports knitted shawls and scarves from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of knitted shawls and scarves have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 1 164 t, down 21.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 36.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	(5.5%)	(21.3%)	(14.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports in volume terms were distributed across multiple countries without a clear leader. Austria accounted for 15.3% of exports, Poland for 14.8%, and Czechia for 10.0%. Together, these three partners made up just 40.2% of total flows, reflecting a fragmented market structure.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of knitted shawls and scarves in value terms have declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 46.1 M $ US, a decrease of 4.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 19.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(6.1%)	(4.5%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export structure in value terms was highly diversified. Austria held a 15.2% share, Switzerland 11.7%, and Poland 11.3%. Combined, these three countries represented only 38.3% of total exports, while the remaining 61.7% was spread across numerous smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports knitted shawls and scarves to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of knitted shawls and scarves in volume terms have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 3 091 t, a significant decline of 18.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 39.3%, translating to an annualized drop of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.8%)	(13.4%)	(18.6%)	(15.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Germany's imports in volume terms, accounting for 70.9% of total flows. The rest of the imports were fragmented across various other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of knitted shawls and scarves in value terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 93.2 M $ US, down 6.7% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 22.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	(10.4%)	(6.7%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Italy, and Turkey were the main sources for Germany's imports in value terms. China accounted for 53.3% of imports, Italy for 9.1%, and Turkey for 5.0%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io