Wool and fine hair knitted jerseys market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for wool and fine hair knitted jerseys grew in 2018 and 2019, reaching a value of $103.8 million in 2019. This expansion was driven by the entry of new local brands such as Babaà and Victoria Prada, which focused on artisanal production and sustainable materials like wool from northern Spanish sheep. The consolidation of these Spanish brands in 2019 further reinforced domestic supply and quality.

Market volume dropped sharply to $78.4 million in 2020 and continued to decline to $56.9 million in 2021. During this period, manufacturers diversified their product lines with materials such as Italian merino wool and cashmere. A strong rebound followed in 2022, lifting the market to $82.9 million.

After decreasing to $73.1 million in 2023, the market contracted further to $64.8 million in 2024. In the latter year, Spanish brands emphasized sustainable fabrics and local manufacturing, with fashion trends including animal prints and neutral tones, though overall consumption volume fell.

Production wool and fine hair knitted jerseys in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 45 316 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 13.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 6.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 255 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Spain's production of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 696 thousand units were produced, representing a substantial 18.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 13.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 2 122 thousand units, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 7.9%.

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

Exports wool and fine hair knitted jerseys from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

Spain's exports of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 5 690 thousand units, representing a 22.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 45.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's exports of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys were distributed across multiple destinations rather than concentrated in a few key markets. Poland accounted for 17.3% of exports, Portugal for 14.1%, and Italy for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 44.0% of total export volumes.

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 wool and fine hair knitted jerseys declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports stood at 106.1 million US dollars, down 0.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 9.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain exported wool and fine hair knitted jerseys to numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—France, Italy, and Poland—together accounted for only 36.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wool and fine hair knitted jerseys to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's imports of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports stood at 6 236 thousand units, representing a significant 11.0% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 011 thousand units, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 9.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Cambodia, and Italy were the main sources of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys imported into Spain. China accounted for 27.3% of import volumes, Cambodia for 14.4%, and Italy for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 55.7% 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 wool and fine hair knitted jerseys declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports reached 139.2 million US dollars, down 12.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.5 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Italy, and Cambodia were the principal sources of wool and fine hair knitted jerseys imported into Spain by value. China accounted for 25.6% of import value, Italy for 22.8%, and Cambodia for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of total import value.

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

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