Women's knitted swimwear market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted swimwear in Spain entered the period at a stable level of around 25.5-25.8 million units in 2018 and 2019. A significant contraction then occurred, with market volume falling sharply to 18.7 million units in 2020 and further to 15.6 million units in 2021, representing a cumulative decline of nearly 40% from the pre-2020 level. This was followed by a strong rebound in 2022, where consumption surged by 54% to nearly 24 million units, recovering most of the previous losses.

Market volume stabilized around 23.7-23.9 million units in 2023 and 2024. During 2024, established fashion trends supported steady demand. Knitted and crochet swimwear, including artisanal handmade pieces made in Spain, remained a prominent trend, with consumer preferences favoring comfortable, size-inclusive designs and versatile styles suitable for both beach and urban wear.

Production women's knitted swimwear in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of women's knitted swimwear declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output was valued at 56 634 K $ US, but by 2020 it had dropped to 37 634 K $ US, marking a significant 33.5% decrease. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.7%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 59 686 K $ US, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

After two years of growth, Spain's production of women's knitted swimwear turned downward. In 2019, output stood at 4 437 K units, but in 2020 it plummeted to 2 423 K units, reflecting a sharp 45.4% year-over-year drop. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 30.7%, averaging an 11.5% annual decline. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 437 K units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.9%.

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

Exports women's knitted swimwear from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Spain's exports of women's knitted swimwear reached 6 402 K units, up 21.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 39.5%, with an average annual increase of 11.7%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and France were the key destinations for Spain's exports of women's knitted swimwear in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 25.1% of exports, Italy for 16.5%, and France for 15.2%, together making up 56.8% of total 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

In 2020, Spain's exports of women's knitted swimwear were valued at 42.9 M $ US, a 4.8% increase from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 16.6%, averaging a 5.2% annual growth. The peak value was in 2018 at 46.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 27.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and France were the main markets for Spain's exports of women's knitted swimwear in value terms. Portugal represented 19.7% of exports, Italy 16.4%, and France 15.3%, collectively accounting for 51.4% 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 women's knitted swimwear to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's imports of women's knitted swimwear declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports were 26 625 K units, but by 2020 they had fallen to 22 695 K units, a significant 14.7% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 4.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 26 893 K units, which also saw the largest increase of 13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Tunisia were the primary suppliers of women's knitted swimwear to Spain in volume terms. China accounted for 52.9% of imports, Italy for 10.3%, and Tunisia for 7.5%, together making up 70.7% of total imports.

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 women's knitted swimwear fell for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports were valued at 137.8 M $ US, but in 2020 they decreased to 116.7 M $ US, down 15.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 8%, with an average annual decrease of 2.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 147.6 M $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 16.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Tunisia were the main sources for Spain's imports of women's knitted swimwear in value terms, together accounting for 61.3% of total imports.

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

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