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T-shirt consumption is a significant aspect of the global fashion industry. T-shirts are a staple garment in almost everyone's wardrobe, and their popularity has led to a high level of consumption worldwide. This article aims to explore the various facets of t-shirt consumption, including its rise in popularity, its impact on the environment, and the emerging trends in sustainable t-shirt consumption.
The rise of t-shirt consumption can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, t-shirts are versatile and comfortable, making them suitable for various occasions. They can be dressed up or down, making them a go-to choice for casual wear. Additionally, t-shirts are affordable and easily accessible, with a wide range of options available across different price points. As a result, they have become a wardrobe staple for people of all ages and backgrounds.
However, the high demand for t-shirts has significant environmental consequences. The production of cotton, the most common fabric used in t-shirts, requires large quantities of water, pesticides, and energy. The cultivation of cotton also contributes to deforestation and soil degradation. Moreover, t-shirt production involves various chemical processes, including dyeing and printing, which can result in water pollution and harmful emissions.
With growing awareness about the environmental impact of fast fashion, there is an increasing interest in sustainable t-shirt consumption. Sustainable t-shirts are made from organic cotton, which reduces the use of pesticides and harmful chemicals. They are also produced using eco-friendly manufacturing processes and aim to minimize waste and emissions. Additionally, many brands are incorporating recycled materials, such as recycled polyester and plastic fibers, into their t-shirt production.
Another emerging trend in t-shirt consumption is the rise of ethically-produced and fair-trade t-shirts. These garments are manufactured under fair working conditions, ensuring that the workers involved in the production process are paid fair wages and operate in safe environments. Ethical t-shirts often come with certification labels, such as Fairtrade or GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), to provide transparency to consumers.
In conclusion, t-shirt consumption plays a significant role in the global fashion industry. While t-shirts are versatile and widely-loved garments, their production has negative environmental impacts. However, there is a growing movement towards sustainable and ethical t-shirt consumption, with brands and consumers alike embracing more eco-friendly and socially responsible practices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global t-shirt market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 14143000 - T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
Reasons to buy this report:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
Explore the top import markets for t-shirts around the world, including the United States, Germany, France, and more. Gain valuable insights into consumer preferences and market trends in the global fashion industry.
In 2020, Uzbekistan was the only supplier which managed to ramp up T-shirt exports while other exporters saw a drop in sales. Exports from Uzbekistan rose by 8.5% y/y to 139M units or by 48% y/y to $165M in monetary terms.
After two years of growth, the global t-shirt market decreased by -3.5% to $88.5B in 2019. In general, consumption,...
In 2016, the global T-shirt market grew to X units, rising by an average growth rate of X% over the last nine years.
Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units.
In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units. In value terms, the market fluctuated over the period under review.
In 2015, the value of total imports on the global T-shirt market stood at X billion USD. In physical terms, the total volume of T-shirts decreased to X billion units in 2015, which was X million units (X%) less than the year before.
In 2015, the U.S. (X million units) was the leading t-shirt consuming market, distantly followed by China (X million units), the U.K. (X million units), and Canada (X million units). Together, these countries accounted for approximately X% o