Men's knitted underwear and nightwear market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for men's knitted underwear and nightwear contracted between 2018 and 2020, with physical volume falling from 72 170 thousand units to 53 484 thousand units and market value declining from 160.1 million dollars to 130.5 million dollars.

Market recovery began from 2021, driven by the entry of innovative products like cooling cotton underwear from new players, which catered to growing millennial demand for novel designs and fabrics. Major brands subsequently launched items with breathable mesh panels and moisture-wicking technologies, enhancing product appeal. By 2024, the market reached 75 103 thousand units and 182.4 million dollars, further supported by EU regulatory changes such as the introduction of a digital product passport for textiles and mandatory separate collection for recycling, which promoted supply chain transparency and sustainable materials.

Production men's knitted underwear and nightwear in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of men's knitted underwear and nightwear has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 21 606 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.3% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25.1%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%.

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 underwear and nightwear has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 716 thousand units, showing a significant decline of 10.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 27.9%, which translates to an average annual rate of 10.3%.

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

Exports men's knitted underwear and nightwear from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

Following two years of growth, Spain's exports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear declined. In 2020, exports totaled 16 088 thousand units, a 15.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 18.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 18 949 thousand units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 33.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the top destinations for Spain's exports in kind. France accounted for 28.6% of exports, Portugal for 27.4%, and Italy for 18.3%. Together, these three countries made up 74.2% of total export flows.

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 underwear and nightwear have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 50.3 million US dollars, a gradual decrease of 7.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 8.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 54.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy consistently led in Spain's export structure by value. Portugal contributed 25.8% of exports, France 22.4%, and Italy 12.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 60.2% of total export 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 underwear and nightwear to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 65 856 thousand units, down by 22.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The maximum volume was in 2018 at 85 525 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and France were the main sources of Spain's imports in kind. China made up 34.7% of imports, Bangladesh 23.9%, and France 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 66.1% of total import 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

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 159.2 million US dollars, a sharp decrease of 16.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 10.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 190.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of men's knitted underwear and nightwear to Spain by value. China accounted for 24.8% of imports, Bangladesh for 18.1%, and the Netherlands for 9.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 51.9% of total import flows.

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

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