Jan 11, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe – Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the European market for track suits, ski suits, and swimwear. In 2024, consumption reached 350 million units valued at $4.1 billion, with the Netherlands, Germany, and France as the largest consumers. Production surged to 279 million units, led by France. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +1.5% in volume to 412 million units by 2035, and +3.5% in value to $6 billion. Trade data shows significant imports (414M units) and exports (343M units), with notable price disparities between countries like Switzerland (high import price) and the Netherlands (low import price).
Key Findings
- Europe’s sportswear market is forecast to grow to 412M units (CAGR +1.5%) and $6B (CAGR +3.5%) by 2035
- The Netherlands, Germany, and France are the top consuming countries, with the Netherlands showing the fastest volume growth
- France is the dominant producer, accounting for 67% of Europe’s total output in 2024
- Import prices vary drastically, from $1.6 per unit in the Netherlands to $14 per unit in Switzerland
- Export prices fell sharply in 2024, with Germany’s export price ($23/unit) far exceeding France’s ($1.3/unit)
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for track suits, ski suits and swimwear in Europe, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 412M units by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $6B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
Europe’s Consumption of Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear
In 2024, sportswear consumption in Europe rose remarkably to 350M units, with an increase of 8.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
The value of the sportswear market in Europe soared to $4.1B in 2024, jumping by 78% 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 total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were the Netherlands (86M units), Germany (49M units) and France (38M units), together comprising 50% of total consumption.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, France ($1.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($453M). It was followed by Germany.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France stood at +11.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the Netherlands (+19.6% per year) and Germany (-5.9% per year).
In 2024, the highest levels of sportswear per capita consumption was registered in the Netherlands (4.9 units per person), followed by Croatia (1.8 units per person), Germany (0.6 units per person) and France (0.6 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of sportswear was estimated at 0.5 units per person.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the sportswear per capita consumption in the Netherlands amounted to +20.9%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Croatia (-5.2% per year) and Germany (-0.2% per year).
Production
Europe’s Production of Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear
In 2024, production of track suits, ski suits and swimwear in Europe surged to 279M units, growing by 256% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. As a result, production attained the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sportswear production surged to $2.6B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a measured increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Production By Country
The country with the largest volume of sportswear production was France (186M units), accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, sportswear production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany (30M units), sixfold. The UK (12M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.3% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in France totaled +17.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.4% per year) and the UK (+19.4% per year).
Imports
Europe’s Imports of Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear
In 2024, supplies from abroad of track suits, ski suits and swimwear decreased by -4.3% to 414M units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -10.8% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 464M units. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sportswear imports reduced slightly to $3.2B in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.4B. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of around 143M units, which resulted at 35% of total imports. Germany (39M units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9.5% share, followed by Italy (7.6%), France (7.2%), the UK (6.8%), Russia (6%) and Spain (6%). Poland (13M units), Belgium (11M units) and Switzerland (9.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.
The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the track suits, ski suits and swimwear imports, with a CAGR of +19.4% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Germany (+18.4%), Switzerland (+8.1%), Belgium (+4.0%), Russia (+3.5%), Poland (+3.2%) and France (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Spain (-2.3%), Italy (-3.2%) and the UK (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of the Netherlands and Germany increased by +27 and +7.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Germany ($521M), France ($334M) and Italy ($308M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 37% of total imports. Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Switzerland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.
Poland, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the import price in Europe amounted to $7.6 per unit, surging by 1.6% 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 when the import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9 per unit. From 2015 to 2024, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($14 per unit), while the Netherlands ($1.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
Europe’s Exports of Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear
Sportswear exports skyrocketed to 343M units in 2024, increasing by 83% compared with 2023. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sportswear exports dropped slightly to $2.2B in 2024. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +38.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $2.2B in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.
Exports By Country
France represented the main exporter of track suits, ski suits and swimwear in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at 178M units, which was near 52% of total exports in 2024. The Netherlands (57M units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Germany (5.8%) and Italy (5.1%). Spain (13M units), Poland (12M units) and Belgium (7.2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +26.8% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Germany (+40.5%), the Netherlands (+16.9%), Belgium (+6.9%), Spain (+4.4%) and Poland (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +40.5% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Italy (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of France, the Netherlands and Germany increased by +40, +7.4 and +5.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest sportswear supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($451M), France ($228M) and Italy ($227M), with a combined 42% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The export price in Europe stood at $6.3 per unit in 2024, shrinking by -45.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the export price increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $12 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($23 per unit), while France ($1.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the sportswear industry in Europe, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within Europe. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the sportswear landscape in Europe.
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Key findings
- Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
- Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
- Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across Europe.
- Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
- The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Europe. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
- Market size and growth in value and volume terms
- Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
- Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
- Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
- Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
- Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverage
- Prodcom 14191210 – Track-suits, of knitted or crocheted textiles
- Prodcom 14191230 – Ski-suits, of knitted or crocheted textiles
- Prodcom 14191240 – Men
- Prodcom 14191250 – Women
Country coverage
Country profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across Europe. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
- International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
- National production and consumption statistics
- Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
- Price series and unit value benchmarks
- Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links sportswear demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within Europe.
- Historical baseline: 2012-2025
- Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
- Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
- Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
- Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
- Export and import unit value trends
- Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
- Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
- Business focus and production capabilities
- Geographic reach and distribution networks
- Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
- Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
- Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
- Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
- Track price dynamics and protect margins
- Benchmark performance against regional competitors
- Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of sportswear dynamics in Europe.
FAQ
What is included in the sportswear market in Europe?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in Europe.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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