Knitted Shawl and Scarf Market

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for shawls, scarves, and knitted textiles, highlighting the expected growth in consumption, market volume, and market value from 2022 to 2030. Key insights include trends in production, imports, and exports, as well as the performance of major consuming and producing countries such as China, Pakistan, India, and the United States. The data presented showcases growth rates, market values, and consumption patterns, offering valuable information for industry stakeholders and market participants.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.1B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

In 2022, consumption of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -3.6% to 845M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at 1B units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global knitted shawl and scarf market value contracted slightly to $4.2B in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $5.9B. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

China (230M units) remains the largest knitted shawl and scarf consuming country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Pakistan (70M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (41M units), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +11.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+17.9% per year) and India (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($381M), China ($336M) and Bangladesh ($245M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 23% of the global market. Brazil, Nigeria, Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, the United States, Malaysia and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main consuming countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +14.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of knitted shawl and scarf per capita consumption in 2022 were Malaysia (604 units per 1000 persons), Iraq (394 units per 1000 persons) and Pakistan (305 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +17.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

In 2022, the amount of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles produced worldwide stood at 1.4B units, approximately reflecting the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 1.5B units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production fell modestly to $4.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $5.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of knitted shawl and scarf production was China (968M units), comprising approx. 69% of total volume. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (75M units), more than tenfold. India (34M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.4% share.

In China, knitted shawl and scarf production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (+13.3% per year) and India (+1.1% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

In 2022, the amount of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles imported worldwide shrank to 256M units, which is down by -9.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Global imports peaked at 434M units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports shrank to $904M in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.6B. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (29M units), followed by Iraq (17M units), Germany (15M units) and France (12M units) represented the major importers of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles, together mixing up 28% of total imports. The following importers - India (11M units), the Netherlands (9.2M units), the UK (7.4M units), Russia (7.4M units), Algeria (7.3M units), Spain (7.2M units), Malaysia (6.9M units), Canada (6.4M units) and Italy (6.3M units) - together made up 27% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest knitted shawl and scarf importing markets worldwide were the United States ($102M), Germany ($96M) and France ($62M), with a combined 29% share of global imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Spain, Canada, Russia, Iraq, Algeria, Malaysia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average knitted shawl and scarf import price amounted to $3.5 per unit, growing by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $3.9 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6.4 per unit), while India ($0.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+2.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 2.2% to 823M units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52%. The global exports peaked at 928M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports expanded significantly to $1.6B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2B. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles. China (+9.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.1B) also remains the largest knitted shawl and scarf supplier worldwide.

In China, knitted shawl and scarf exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices By Country

The average knitted shawl and scarf export price stood at $2 per unit in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3.4 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform