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Germany's swimwear trade: Asia-Pacific leads volume, Europe tops value

16 Nov '25
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Germany's swimwear trade: Asia-Pacific leads volume, Europe tops value
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Insights

  • Germany's swimwear imports for January–August **** show a divide between volume and value sourcing.
  • Asia-Pacific supplied the bulk, driven by cost-efficient production across China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
  • Europe maintained a premium edge with higher prices supported by advanced fabrics and design-led collections.
  • Africa held steady as a nearshore partner benefitting from shorter lead times.

Germany’s swimwear import pattern for January–August **** reveals a clear distinction between volume-driven and value-driven sourcing. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest share with shipments worth $***.*** million, followed by Europe at $**.*** million and Africa at $**.*** million, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

While Asia-Pacific led in both value and quantity, European exporters retained their premium edge through higher per-unit prices and superior craftsmanship. European brands have long focused on technical innovation, sustainability, and design-led swimwear, which allows them to command higher margins.

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