United Kingdom: Overview of the Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2021

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in the UK

The UK brassiere, girdle and corset market contracted notably to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Brassiere, girdle and corset consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in the UK

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production expanded modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports from the UK

In 2020, overseas shipments of brassieres, girdles and corsets increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tonnes) was the main destination for brassiere, girdle and corset exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for brassiere, girdle and corset exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The U.S., Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Israel, Russia, Turkey and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average brassiere, girdle and corset export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports into the UK

In 2020, the amount of brassieres, girdles and corsets imported into the UK fell significantly to X tonnes, waning by -X% on 2019. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports fell notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), Bangladesh (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of brassiere, girdle and corset imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Italy, Viet Nam, Austria, Indonesia and France, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Cambodia, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest brassiere, girdle and corset suppliers to the UK were China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Austria, Viet Nam, France, Indonesia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Cambodia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average brassiere, girdle and corset import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for brassieres, girdles and corsets in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of brassiere, girdle and corset consumption in 2020 were China (94K tonnes), the U.S. (52K tonnes) and India (37K tonnes), together comprising 31% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Canada, Japan, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Mexico and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of brassieres, girdles and corsets in the world?

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China (195K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of brassiere, girdle and corset production, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (39K tonnes), fivefold. Bangladesh (25K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of brassieres, girdles and corsets to the UK?

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In value terms, the largest brassiere, girdle and corset suppliers to the UK were China ($128M), Bangladesh ($73M) and the Netherlands ($34M), together accounting for 54% of total imports. Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Austria, Viet Nam, France, Indonesia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading importers of brassieres, girdles and corsets from the UK?

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In value terms, the largest markets for brassiere, girdle and corset exported from the UK were Germany ($25M), Ireland ($22M) and France ($13M), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Israel, Russia, Turkey and Greece, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What is the average export price for brassieres, girdles and corsets in the UK?

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The average brassiere, girdle and corset export price stood at $55,602 per tonne in 2020, jumping by 20% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for brassieres, girdles and corsets in the UK?

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In 2020, the average brassiere, girdle and corset import price amounted to $44,513 per tonne, picking up by 16% against the previous year.