Women's knitted blouses and shirts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted blouses and shirts in Spain experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at a value of 144.9 million US dollars in 2018, it contracted sharply to 102.4 million in 2019 and further to 76.7 million in 2020. This was accompanied by a parallel decline in domestic production, which fell from 99.1 million to 47.4 million over the same two-year period.

The market partially recovered in 2021, reaching 91.2 million, dipped again in 2022 to 82.6 million, and then saw a notable rebound to 110.2 million in 2023. In 2024, however, the market value decreased to 99.4 million. During this later year, several consumer trend factors were noted, including a growing interest in artisanal, customized fashion and crochet techniques, driven by social media and a preference for sustainable, natural materials. These shifts in consumer preferences began to shape the market's character even as its overall monetary value adjusted.

Production women's knitted blouses and shirts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of women's knitted blouses and shirts in Spain has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output value dropped sharply to 47.4 million US dollars, representing a year-on-year decrease of 42.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 54%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 22.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Spain produced 5 045 thousand units of women's knitted blouses and shirts, a 24.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.7%. The only notable increase during this time was a modest 0.3% rise in 2019.

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

Exports women's knitted blouses and shirts from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Spain exported 13 305 thousand units of women's knitted blouses and shirts, a dramatic 43.1% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 38.2%, with a CAGR of -14.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 392 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Spain's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts. Italy accounted for 17.6% of export volumes, France for 17.0%, and Portugal for 12.4%, totaling 47.1% of all exports. The remaining share was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual contributions.

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

In 2020, Spain's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts amounted to 67.5 million US dollars, a 46.7% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value fell by 37.6%, with a CAGR of -14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 126.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 19.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Spain's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts were distributed across many different markets. Even the top three destinations—France, Italy, and Portugal—combined represented only 44.2% of total export value, highlighting the diversity of Spain's export partners.

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

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

Imports women's knitted blouses and shirts to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Spain imported 21 359 thousand units of women's knitted blouses and shirts, a 34.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 42%, with a CAGR of -16.6%. The largest annual increase during this time was a 3.5% rise in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Bangladesh, Turkey, and China—collectively accounted for 58.6% of Spain's total import volumes of women's knitted blouses and shirts.

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

Imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts into Spain have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, import value stood at 96.7 million US dollars, marking an abrupt 34.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts came from a broad range of markets. The top three suppliers—Bangladesh (18.9% of import value), China (15.1%), and Turkey (14.8%)—together accounted for 48.7% of total import value, while the remaining 51.3% was spread across many smaller destinations.

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

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