Women’S Bathrobe Market

The global market for women's negligees, bathrobes, and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles is on track to see continuous growth, with consumption expected to rise steadily over the next eight years. The United States leads in consumption, while China dominates production and exports. Import and export prices, as well as volume and value trends, vary by country. Overall, the market is forecasted to expand with a CAGR of +2.1% in volume and +4.3% in value from 2022 to 2030, reaching 1B units and $5.7B by the end of 2030.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Women’S Negligees, Bathrobes And Dressing Gowns Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Global women’s bathrobe consumption dropped to 855M units in 2022, waning by -7.1% on 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 921M units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

The global women’s bathrobe market size dropped modestly to $4.1B in 2022, falling by -3.6% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $4.3B in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The United States (220M units) remains the largest women’s bathrobe consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, women’s bathrobe consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (97M units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (50M units), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: China (+0.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($768M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($230M). It was followed by Indonesia.

In the United States, the women’s bathrobe market increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+5.7% per year) and Indonesia (-2.4% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of women’s bathrobe per capita consumption was registered in the United Arab Emirates (4,915 units per 1000 persons), followed by the United States (657 units per 1000 persons), the UK (230 units per 1000 persons) and Japan (186 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of women’s bathrobe was estimated at 108 units per 1000 persons.

In the United Arab Emirates, women’s bathrobe per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (+0.3% per year) and the UK (-0.5% per year).

Production

World Production of Women’S Negligees, Bathrobes And Dressing Gowns Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

In 2022, the amount of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles produced worldwide was estimated at 2.3B units, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 199%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe production dropped modestly to $6.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $7.3B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (1.8B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of women’s bathrobe production, accounting for 80% of total volume. It was followed by Bangladesh (46M units), with a 2% share of total production.

In China, women’s bathrobe production expanded at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (+11.9% per year) and India (-0.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Women’S Negligees, Bathrobes And Dressing Gowns Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Global women’s bathrobe imports reduced to 492M units in 2022, waning by -11.4% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period 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 2015 when imports increased by 34%. Global imports peaked at 555M units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe imports expanded to $1.9B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The United States was the largest importer of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at 224M units, which was approx. 46% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (50M units), mixing up a 10% share of total imports. Russia (18M units), the UK (16M units), Iraq (13M units), Australia (12M units), France (10M units), Japan (9.9M units), Myanmar (9.6M units), South Korea (9.4M units), Germany (9M units), the Netherlands (9M units) and Colombia (7.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles. At the same time, Colombia (+45.8%), Myanmar (+40.6%), Iraq (+28.4%), South Korea (+11.3%), the United Arab Emirates (+11.3%), the Netherlands (+9.6%), Russia (+6.9%) and Australia (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +45.8% from 2012-2022. France and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.6%) and Japan (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+5.6 p.p.), Iraq (+2.3 p.p.), Myanmar (+1.9 p.p.) and Colombia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Japan and the United States saw its share reduced by -2.9% and -7.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($747M) constitutes the largest market for imported women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles worldwide, comprising 39% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($100M), with a 5.2% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+0.0% per year) and France (+5.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average women’s bathrobe import price stood at $3.9 per unit in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5.4 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9.5 per unit), while Colombia ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Women’S Negligees, Bathrobes And Dressing Gowns Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Global women’s bathrobe exports rose modestly to 1.9B units in 2022, increasing by 1.8% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 358%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe exports fell slightly to $3.2B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.2B, leveling off in the following year.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to 1.7B units, which was near 90% of total exports in 2022. Bangladesh (42M units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+17.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.2B) remains the largest women’s bathrobe supplier worldwide, comprising 69% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($144M), with a 4.5% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +7.0%.

Export Prices By Country

The average women’s bathrobe export price stood at $1.7 per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 299%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6.5 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($3.5 per unit), while China amounted to $1.3 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform