Women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses in Spain increased from 125.5 thousand units to 133.4 thousand units, then contracted to 114.2 thousand units in 2020.

After 2020, the market recovered, reaching 143.9 thousand units by 2024. This growth was supported by the emergence of new fashion lines for girls and women in 2021, which expanded the age range and emphasized natural fabrics and exclusive designs. In April 2022, El Corte Inglés launched the Coconut brand, focusing on knitted wear for babies and girls with a contemporary color palette, broadening market offerings. Consumer preferences continued to favor soft, comfortable knitted garments with aesthetic details, sustaining demand through 2023.

Production women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 137.8 million US dollars, marking a steep 30.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 230.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Spain produced 11,874 thousand units of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses, representing a dramatic 33.5% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.5%.

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

Exports women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses from Spain

Exports in kind, M unit

After two years of growth, exports of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses from Spain declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 118.8 million units, a 3.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 122.9 million units, which also saw the largest increase of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses from Spain. France accounted for 17.7% of exports in kind, Italy for 14.7%, and Portugal for 10.3%. Together, their joint share reached only 42.7% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Spain's export volume of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 820 million US dollars, reflecting a measured 8.1% year-over-year reduction. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 892 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. France accounted for 15.3% of exports in value terms, Italy for 13.2%, and Portugal for 8.0%. Together, these three partners accounted for just 36.6% of total flows, with no single country standing out as clearly dominant.

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 suits, jackets and dresses to Spain

Imports in kind, M unit

After two years of increase, imports of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses into Spain declined. In 2020, imports reached 221.2 million units, showing a limited 7.3% reduction compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 238.5 million units, which also saw the largest increase of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, China, and Turkey remained the principal suppliers of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses to Spain. Bangladesh accounted for 25.0% of imports in kind, China for 15.8%, and Turkey for 13.5%. Together, they jointly accounted for 54.3% of total imports in kind.

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 increase, imported volumes of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses into Spain declined. In 2020, imports reached 1,177 million US dollars, down by 9.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,302 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.6%.

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

The analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. China accounted for 17.6% of imports in value terms, Turkey for 16.8%, and Bangladesh for 14.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 49.1% of total flows, with a significant 50.9% falling on other partners.

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

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