Italy: Pantyhose Market 2024

Pantyhose Market Size in Italy

After four years of decline, the Italian pantyhose market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep contraction. Pantyhose consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pantyhose Production in Italy

In value terms, pantyhose production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Pantyhose production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Pantyhose Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2023, exports of pantyhose and tights from Italy contracted to X pairs, dropping by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X pairs), Croatia (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs) were the main destinations of pantyhose exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Slovakia, France, Spain, Sweden, Albania, Denmark, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for pantyhose exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average pantyhose export price amounted to $X per pair, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pantyhose Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2023, supplies from abroad of pantyhose and tights increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after nine years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Serbia (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of pantyhose to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pantyhose imports from Serbia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X pairs), threefold. Albania (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Serbia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Albania (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Croatia ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest pantyhose suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Albania, China, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average pantyhose import price amounted to $X per pair, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per pair), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform