Germany: T-Shirt Market Overview 2020

T-Shirt Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the t-shirt market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, t-shirt consumption, however, continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. T-shirt consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

T-Shirt Production in Germany

In value terms, t-shirt production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, t-shirt production continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, t-shirt production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports from Germany

T-shirt exports from Germany amounted to X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, t-shirt exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, t-shirt exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of t-shirt exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, the UK, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for t-shirt exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average t-shirt export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for t-shirts reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports into Germany

T-shirt imports into Germany stood at X tonnes in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, t-shirt imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, t-shirt imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, t-shirt imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, t-shirt imports reached their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Bangladesh (X tonnes) constituted the largest t-shirt supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, t-shirt imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), fourfold. India (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bangladesh stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest t-shirt suppliers to Germany were Bangladesh ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, India, Belgium, the UK, Cambodia, Portugal, Morocco, Pakistan and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average t-shirt import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, t-shirt import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for t-shirts reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Morocco ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform