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Netherlands’s Sportswear Market Report 2026

Netherlands’s Sportswear Market Report 2026

Executive Summary

The Netherlands ranks as one of the leading consumers of track suits, ski suits, and swimwear globally, with a consumption volume of 86 million units in 2024. This positions the country alongside China and the United States as major consumers, collectively accounting for 32% of global consumption. In terms of production, China dominates the market, producing 836 million units, which is significantly higher than other countries. The Netherlands imports a substantial portion of its sportswear from China, Germany, and Vietnam, while Germany remains the largest export destination for Dutch sportswear.

Market Context (2020-2024)

During the period from 2020 to 2024, the Netherlands maintained a strong position in the global sportswear market. The country’s consumption was significant, reflecting its robust demand for track suits, ski suits, and swimwear. Globally, China led production with 38% of the total volume, while France and Bangladesh followed. The Netherlands relied heavily on imports from China, Germany, and Vietnam, which together made up 59% of its total imports by value.

Trade and Price Signals

In 2024, the Netherlands exported a significant portion of its sportswear to Germany, which accounted for 43% of its total exports by value. France and Spain were also key markets. The export price of sportswear saw a dramatic decrease, with the average price falling to $3.9 per unit, a 67.5% decline from the previous year. Similarly, import prices dropped to $1.6 per unit, marking a 79.6% decrease. These price reductions indicate a volatile market environment, with significant fluctuations in pricing over the reviewed period.

Outlook to 2035

Looking ahead to 2035, the Netherlands is expected to maintain its position as a key player in the sportswear market. The demand for track suits, ski suits, and swimwear is anticipated to remain strong, driven by consumer preferences and lifestyle trends. While the global production landscape is likely to continue being dominated by China, the Netherlands may see shifts in its import and export dynamics, influenced by changes in trade policies and economic conditions. Price volatility may persist, necessitating strategic adjustments by market participants to navigate the evolving market landscape effectively.

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were China, the United States and the Netherlands, together accounting for 32% of global consumption. India, Pakistan, Germany, Nigeria, Indonesia, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

The country with the largest volume of sportswear production was China, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, sportswear production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh, with a 3.2% share.

In value terms, the largest sportswear suppliers to the Netherlands were China, Germany and Vietnam, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Cambodia, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Poland, Turkey, Myanmar and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for track suits, ski suits and swimwear exports from the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.2% share.

The average sportswear export price stood at $3.9 per unit in 2024, falling by -67.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $12 per unit in 2023, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

The average sportswear import price stood at $1.6 per unit in 2024, shrinking by -79.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $8.4 per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the sportswear industry in the Netherlands, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national 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 domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the sportswear landscape in the Netherlands.

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Key findings

  • Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
  • 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 a distinct national cost curve.
  • Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
  • The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for the Netherlands. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.

  • Market size and growth in value and volume terms
  • Consumption structure by end-use segments
  • Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
  • 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 profile and benchmarks

This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the Netherlands. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global 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 in the Netherlands.

  • Historical baseline: 2012-2025
  • Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
  • Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
  • Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies

Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader 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 domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
  • Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
  • Track price dynamics and protect margins
  • Benchmark performance against leading 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 the Netherlands.

FAQ

What is included in the sportswear market in the Netherlands?

The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, 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 benchmarks are included?

The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the Netherlands.

Can this report support market entry decisions?

Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2025
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025

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European Union’s Sportswear Market Poised for Steady Growth with 3.3% CAGR in Value

Analysis of the EU track suits, ski suits, and swimwear market, forecasting growth to 312M units and $4.8B by 2035, with insights on consumption, production, and trade dynamics.

Sep 7, 2025

European Union’s sportswear market forecast to grow to 236M units and $1.7B in value by 2035, driven by sustained demand for track suits, ski suits, and swimwear.

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European Union’s Track Suits, Ski Suits and Swimwear Market to See 0.7% CAGR Growth Through 2035

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Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2013-2025) and Forecast (2026-2036)


Market Value: Historical Data (2013-2025) and Forecast (2026-2036)


Consumption, by Country, 2025


Top consuming countries Share, %

Market Volume Forecast to 2036


Market Value Forecast to 2036


Market Size and Growth, by Product


Per Capita Consumption, by Product


Per Capita Consumption, 2013-2025


Production, in Physical Terms, 2013-2025


Production Value, 2013-2025


Production, by Country, 2025


Top producing countries Share, %

Export Price, by Country, 2025


Top export price USD per ton

Import Price, by Country, 2025


Top import price USD per ton

Export-Import Price Spread, 2013-2025


Average Export Price, 2013-2025


Imports, by Country, 2025


Top importing countries Share, %

Import Price, by Country, 2025


Top import price USD per ton

Exports, by Country, 2025


Top exporting countries Share, %

Export Price, by Country, 2025


Top export price USD per ton

Export Growth, by Product, 2025


Export Price Growth, by Product, 2025


Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear – Netherlands – Supplying Countries

Leader in Production

India

Within 50 Countries

Leader in Exports

Ecuador

Within TOP 50 Producing Countries

Leader in Prices

Malawi

Within TOP 50 Exporting Countries

Production Volume vs CAGR of Production Volume


Export Volume vs CAGR of Exports


Export Price vs CAGR of Export Prices


Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear – Netherlands – Overseas Markets

Largest Importer

United States

Within TOP 50 Importing Countries

Fastest Import Growth

Vietnam

CAGR 2017-2025

Highest Import Price

Japan

USD per ton, 2025

Largest Market Value

Germany

2025

Import Volume vs CAGR of Imports


Consumption Volume vs CAGR of Consumption


Import Growth Leaders, 2025


Import Prices Leaders, 2025


Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear – Netherlands – Products for Diversification

Top Diversification Option

Segment A

High synergy with core demand

Fastest Growth

Segment B

CAGR 2017-2025

Highest Margin

Segment C

Premium pricing tier

Lowest Volatility

Segment D

Stable demand trend

Export Growth by Product, 2025


Price Growth by Product, 2025


Import Dependence Index, 2025


Macroeconomic indicators influencing the Track Suits, Ski Suits And Swimwear market (Netherlands)

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