| Product Code: ETC5376735 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Netherlands saw a steady rise in knitwear import shipments in 2024, with top exporters including Germany, China, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Vietnam. Despite the diverse sources, the market remained highly competitive with very low concentration levels, indicating a healthy level of competition. The sector demonstrated strong growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.44% from 2020 to 2024, and a continued growth rate of 2.14% in 2024. This data suggests a positive outlook for the knitwear import market in the Netherlands and highlights the country`s continued reliance on a varied group of exporting nations.

Netherlands's Knitwear market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 3.74% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Overview |
3.1 Netherlands Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Consumer Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for sustainable and eco-friendly knitwear products |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of athleisure trend driving demand for knitwear as casual wear |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium knitwear brands |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal nature of knitwear sales leading to fluctuations in demand |
4.3.2 Intense competition from fast fashion brands offering cheaper alternatives |
4.3.3 Challenges in sourcing sustainable materials at competitive prices |
5 Netherlands Knitwear Market Trends |
6 Netherlands Knitwear Market Segmentations |
6.1 Netherlands Knitwear Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirts & Shirts, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweaters & Jackets, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweatshirts & Hoodies, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Shorts & Trousers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Evening Dresses, Suits, & Leggings, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Outerwear, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market, By Consumer Group |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2021-2031F |
6.5 Netherlands Knitwear Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Online , 2021-2031F |
6.5.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021-2031F |
7 Netherlands Knitwear Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Netherlands Knitwear Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Netherlands Knitwear Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of sales from sustainable knitwear products |
8.2 Number of collaborations with athleisure brands |
8.3 Growth in average selling price of premium knitwear items |
9 Netherlands Knitwear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Netherlands Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Netherlands Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Netherlands Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Consumer Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Netherlands Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Netherlands Knitwear Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Netherlands Knitwear Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Netherlands Knitwear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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