Knitted Fabric Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Product (Weft-Knit, Warp-Knit), By Application (Technical, Household, Fashion, Clothing), 2018-2032

Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

Knitted Fabric Market Size is forecast to reach $46 Billion in 2032 from $30 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 6.2% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Knitted Fabric Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Knitted Fabric Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Product (Weft-Knit, Warp-Knit), By Application (Technical, Household, Fashion, Clothing). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Knitted Fabric Markets.

Knitted Fabric Market Insights, 2025: Knitted Fabric – Key Drivers and Opportunities

The knitted fabric market is primarily driven by the rising demand for comfortable, stretchable, and versatile fabrics, especially in the apparel and athleisure sectors. Knitted fabrics are known for their ability to stretch and return to their original shape, making them ideal for activewear, sportswear, and underwear. The growing athleisure trend, which emphasizes the combination of fashion and function, is boosting the demand for knitted fabrics in casual wear and performance wear. The increasing consumer focus on comfort and flexibility in clothing is positioning knitted fabrics as a key material in modern fashion.

Technological advancements in knitting machines and the ability to produce innovative designs with added functionalities, such as moisture-wicking and UV protection, are creating new opportunities in the knitted fabric market. Furthermore, knitted fabrics' growing use in home textiles (such as mattress covers, blankets, and upholstery) is contributing to market expansion. The rise in sustainability trends is also influencing the market, with increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly knitted fabrics made from organic cotton, bamboo, and recycled fibers. Additionally, the growing popularity of smart textiles and wearable technology in sectors like healthcare and sports is expected to further drive demand for knitted fabrics with embedded sensors or other advanced features.

Five Trends that will define global Knitted Fabric Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Knitted Fabric Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Knitted Fabric Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Knitted Fabric Industry?

The Knitted Fabric Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Knitted Fabric Market Segment Insights

The Knitted Fabric Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Knitted Fabric Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Product (Weft-Knit, Warp-Knit), By Application (Technical, Household, Fashion, Clothing). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Knitted Fabric Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Knitted Fabric Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Knitted Fabric Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Knitted Fabric Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Knitted Fabric Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Knitted Fabric Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Knitted Fabric Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Knitted Fabric Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Knitted Fabric Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Knitted Fabric Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Knitted Fabric Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Knitted Fabric Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Knitted Fabric Market.

Latin American Knitted Fabric Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Knitted Fabric Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Knitted Fabric Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Knitted Fabric Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Knitted Fabric Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Abhinandan Knits Pvt Ltd, Baltex, Georg and Otto Friedrich GmbH, Guilford, Haining Jinmao Warp Knitting Co. Ltd, Jong Stit Co. Ltd, Loyal Textile Mills Ltd, Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd, SSM Industries, Teejay Lanka PLC, TORAY INDUSTRIES Inc, Zhejiang Chaoda Warp Knitting Co. Ltd.

Knitted Fabric Market Scope and Segmentation

By Product

Weft-Knit

Warp-Knit

By Application

Technical

Household

Fashion

Clothing

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Knitted Fabric Market Research-

Abhinandan Knits Pvt Ltd

Baltex

Georg and Otto Friedrich GmbH

Guilford

Haining Jinmao Warp Knitting Co. Ltd

Jong Stit Co. Ltd

Loyal Textile Mills Ltd

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd

SSM Industries

Teejay Lanka PLC

TORAY INDUSTRIES Inc

Zhejiang Chaoda Warp Knitting Co. Ltd

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