Woven tracksuits and swimwear market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for woven tracksuits and swimwear in Denmark showed notable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 79.0 million US dollars in 2018, the market size fell to 66.6 million in 2019 and edged lower to 64.0 million in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to 81.0 million, before a modest contraction to 76.6 million in 2022. Sustained growth resumed thereafter, with the market reaching 90.4 million in 2023 and 102.3 million in 2024.

Regulatory developments marked the period, beginning with the 2018 introduction of a ban on face-covering garments in public spaces, which regulated clothing usage and potentially influenced consumer apparel choices. The market landscape was further shaped by EU-driven environmental policies. In 2023, a revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive mandated extended producer responsibility for textiles and footwear, imposing new waste management and labeling obligations on producers and importers of tracksuits and swimwear. Preparations for extended producer responsibility for packaging, which also covers apparel packaging, commenced in 2024, introducing registration duties for companies from April 1, 2024.

Production woven tracksuits and swimwear in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of woven tracksuits and swimwear has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 44 391 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 19.3%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports woven tracksuits and swimwear from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of woven tracksuits and swimwear increased in 2021, reaching 1 848 tonnes. This represents a significant gain of 13.0% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 12.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 1 635 tonnes, with the largest decline of 18.5% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of woven tracksuits and swimwear were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 32.4% of exports, Sweden for 7.8%, and Norway for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 48.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's exports of woven tracksuits and swimwear rose in 2021, totaling 74.9 million US dollars. This reflects a 14.8% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 15.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 65.2 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 20.6% occurred.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The partner structure for Denmark's exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 remained fragmented. Germany held 26.8% of exports, Sweden 9.6%, and Norway 9.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 45.6% of total flows, with no single country dominating the market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports woven tracksuits and swimwear to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of reduction, Denmark's imports of woven tracksuits and swimwear increased in 2021, amounting to 3 627 tonnes. This represents a rise of 34.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 3.5%, with an average annual increase of 1.2%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 697 tonnes, when the largest decline of 21.2% was recorded.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China was the leading supplier of woven tracksuits and swimwear to Denmark, accounting for 41.2% of imports. Germany followed with 9.9%, and Bangladesh with 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 60.2% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Denmark's imports of woven tracksuits and swimwear increased in 2021, reaching 111.5 million US dollars. This indicates a steep rise of 33.1% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 83.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 15.3% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China was the principal source for Denmark's imports in value terms, representing 36.2% of the total. Germany accounted for 11.1%, and India for 10.6%. Jointly, these three countries contributed 58.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021