Women's woven blouses and shirts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven blouses and shirts in Spain contracted sharply in 2020, with volume falling to 49.5 million units, due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the textile and fashion sector. A partial recovery followed in 2021, as expanding e-commerce improved fashion awareness and brand availability, lifting market volume to 51.6 million units.

From 2022 onward, stringent environmental regulations shaped the market. The approval of Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy introduced separate collection obligations for textile waste and banned the destruction of unsold surplus, affecting supply dynamics. Concurrently, a global cotton price increase due to droughts raised production costs and contributed to higher market values. These elements, alongside growing consumer preference for sustainable garments, supported market growth to 71.2 million units in 2022.

Digitalization and shifting consumption patterns further drove expansion. Online sales of women's clothing grew robustly, with blouses and shirts representing nearly 29% of digitally sold tops. By 2023, approximately 65% of Spaniards bought women's fashion online, and over 55% of women prioritized sustainable materials in blouses and dresses. Enhanced digital and social commerce, along with fashion trends emphasizing sustainability and comfort, helped push market volume to 77.1 million units in 2024.

Production women's woven blouses and shirts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the production value of women's woven blouses and shirts reached 300.1 million US dollars in 2020, marking a significant decline of 22.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 387.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 3.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 21%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Spain produced 25,875 thousand units of women's woven blouses and shirts, down by 23.2% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 33,693 thousand units, which experienced the largest increase of 10.4%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 21.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%.

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

Exports women's woven blouses and shirts from Spain

Exports in kind, M unit

Spain's exports of women's woven blouses and shirts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 55.6 million units, a decrease of 29.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 42.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with France accounting for 14.3% of exports, Portugal for 10.2%, and Italy for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.1% of total flows, and no single partner emerged as clearly dominant.

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 women's woven blouses and shirts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 599 million US dollars, reflecting a steep decline of 31.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 42.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.0%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. France accounted for 13.0% of exports, Italy for 8.9%, and Portugal for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 29.6% of total flows, with no country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 woven blouses and shirts to Spain

Imports in kind, M unit

Foreign supplies of women's woven blouses and shirts to Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 79.2 million units, equivalent to a decrease of 32.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Turkey, and China remained the key sources for imports in kind. Morocco accounted for 22.1% of imports, Turkey for 18.0%, and China for 17.8%. Together, these three countries took 58.0% 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

Imports of women's woven blouses and shirts to Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported a total of 1,048 million US dollars' worth of these goods, corresponding to a decrease of 26.8% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1,048 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 1.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 36.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Turkey, and China were the primary suppliers of women's woven blouses and shirts to Spain in value terms. Morocco accounted for 24.0% of imports, Turkey for 21.4%, and China for 16.0%. Jointly, these three suppliers accounted for 61.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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