Iran: Women Knitwear Market 2022

Women Knitwear Market Size in Iran

The Iranian women knitwear market rose slightly to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Women knitwear consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Women Knitwear Production in Iran

In value terms, women knitwear production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Knitwear Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, overseas shipments of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women knitwear exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X units) was the main destination for women knitwear exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, women knitwear exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for women knitwear exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Azerbaijan stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Armenia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average women knitwear export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Women Knitwear Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, overseas purchases of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women knitwear imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X units) was the main women knitwear supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of women knitwear to Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average women knitwear import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform