Men's knitted shirts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for men's knitted shirts in Spain remained around 42.5–43 thousand units in 2018 and 2019, before falling sharply to 28.4 thousand units in 2020 and dipping further to 27.5 thousand units in 2021. The market's high reliance on imported goods, particularly from China and Bangladesh, left it exposed to supply chain pressures during this period.

A strong recovery began in 2022, with the market volume surging to 42.9 thousand units and then to 46.9 thousand units in 2023. This growth was propelled by shifting fashion trends towards sportswear and casual styles, which boosted demand for comfortable knitted shirts. Major brand initiatives, such as Adidas launching new technologically advanced collections, attracted consumer interest. Concurrently, the introduction of Spain's Circular Economy Law 7/2022 enforced extended producer responsibility, pushing the industry toward more sustainable practices, while the rising slow fashion movement and focus on local production in Spain and Portugal added to the momentum.

In 2024, the market volume retreated to 38.9 thousand units. Although sustainability trends and innovation in sports jerseys led by brands like Adidas continued, overall market demand softened.

Production men's knitted shirts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of men's knitted shirts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 40,110 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 22.6% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 19.5%, with an average annual decline of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 53,787 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Spain's production of men's knitted shirts in physical terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 2,093 thousand units were produced, representing a 28.9% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 28%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%. The peak was in 2018 with 2,967 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual growth of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports men's knitted shirts from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

Spain's exports of men's knitted shirts in physical terms fell for the second year running. In 2020, the country exported 15,894 thousand units, a 39.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 42.2%, with an average annual drop of 16.7%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 27,910 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's export structure for men's knitted shirts in physical terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Portugal accounted for 15.1% of exports, France for 12.9%, and Italy for 8.6%, together making up 36.5% of total flows. The remaining 63.5% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of men's knitted shirts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 117.9 million US dollars, a 34.3% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 35.2%, with an average annual decline of 13.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 203.7 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 11.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, Spain's exports of men's knitted shirts in value terms were spread across numerous markets. France and Portugal each accounted for 12.4% of exports, while Italy represented 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up only 32.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports men's knitted shirts to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's imports of men's knitted shirts in physical terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 42,156 thousand units, down 35.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 67,906 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, China, and Turkey were the key sources for Spain's imports of men's knitted shirts in physical terms. Bangladesh accounted for 55.5% of imports, China for 10.4%, and Turkey for 5.7%, together representing 71.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of men's knitted shirts in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 242.0 million US dollars, a sharp 28.5% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 22.7%, with an average annual decrease of 8.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 351.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, Bangladesh, China, and Turkey formed the main cluster for Spain's imports of men's knitted shirts in value terms. Bangladesh accounted for 33.3% of imports, China for 11.5%, and Turkey for 10.3%, together making up 55.1% of total flows.

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

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