| Product Code: ETC5370219 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The knitted fabric import market in New Zealand saw a significant shift in 2024, with top exporting countries being China, Australia, Italy, South Korea, and Denmark. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, increased from high to very high in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market landscape. However, the industry experienced a notable decline, with a CAGR of -9.59% from 2020 to 2024 and a sharp growth rate decrease of -24.82% from 2023 to 2024. These trends suggest a challenging environment for knitted fabric imports in New Zealand, potentially impacted by various factors such as global economic conditions and trade dynamics.

New Zealand's Knitted Fabric market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 0.57% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy China, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

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 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Construction? Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fabrics Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics |
4.2.2 Increasing popularity of athleisure and casual wear trends |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in knitting processes and machinery |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Intense competition from imported knitted fabrics |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and labor practices |
5 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market, By Construction? Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Weft? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Wrap, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market, By Fabrics Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Flat/Jersey, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Purl? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Rib Stitch, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Interlock? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Agrotech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Buildtech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Indutech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Packtech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Meditech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Geotech? , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenues & Volume, By Geotech? , 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of knitted fabric made from sustainable materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of knitted fabrics in athleisure and casual wear segments |
8.3 Investment in research and development for knitting technology improvements |
9 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Opportunity Assessment, By Construction? Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fabrics Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Knitted Fabric Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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