• Analysis and Studies
• Garden Umbrellas: import and export

Garden umbrellas have evolved over the centuries: from symbols of status and luxury they have become practical accessories for everyday outdoor living, reflecting changes in society and technology. Originating as status symbols in ancient Egypt and China, they were later adopted by Roman and Greek cultures and introduced to Europe. For a long period, they were considered luxury items. However, the Industrial Revolution made them more affordable and durable due to material innovations, which nowadays continue to improve their functionality and aesthetics.

In 2022, garden umbrellas were the world's 1637th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.71B and between 2021 and 2022 the exports of garden umbrellas grew by 3.01%, from $1.66B to $1.71B.

In 2022 the country which exported garden umbrellas the most was China with a trade of $1.32B, followed by Netherlands ($50.8M), Germany ($40.3M), Austria ($34.3M), and United States ($29.7M). Whereas as regards the imports, the United States takes the first place with a trade of $469M, ahead of Germany ($176M), France ($134M), Italy ($73.6M), and Netherlands ($71.2M).

We can notice robust internal trade dynamics within Europe and a regional focus as regards the United States, whereas China, the major exporters with 77% of the market share, shows a globally diversified export strategy, underscoring its dominance.

European countries primarily export to neighboring countries, likely due to geographical proximity and policies that make the movement across the member states easier. The United States behaves in a similar way, as it concentrates its exports in North American countries.

1. China (77.1%): 34.3% United States, 8.3% Germany, 6.95% France, 4.65% Italy, 4.09% Canada, 3.73% Netherlands, 3.24% Spain, 1.43% Belgium, 1.13% Austria
2. Netherlands (2.98%): 23.5% Germany, 23.6% Belgium, 18.2% France, 6.48% Spain, 1.92% Italy. 1.6% Austria
3. Germany (2.36%): 19% Austria, 11.9% Switzerland, 11.4% France, 10.8% Netherlands, 8.32% Poland, 5.68% Italy, 3.09% Belgium, 1.68% United States
4. Austria (2.01%): 55.6% Germany, 8.61% Netherlands, 8.45% Italy, 3.12% Switzerland, 1.46% Spain,1.39% France
5. United States (1.74%): 32.5% Canada, 10.4% Mexico, 31.7% China, 5.82% Netherlands,2.75% Bahamas, 1.17% Barbados, 0.21% France, 0.11% Germany – molto America

China is the most important supplier, holding a significant share in every importing country, indicating its pivotal global role. While most European countries prefer internal relationships and have a more balanced portfolio, the United States, as well as Italy, heavily relies on China, with such a high percentage that they become vulnerable to trade disruptions.

1. United States (27.5%): 96.4% China, 0.45% Belgium, 0.34% Italy, 0.14% Germany
2. Germany (10.3%): 62.2% China, 10.8% Austria, 7.88% Switzerland, 6.83% Netherlands, 3.43% Poland, 0.79% Italy
3. France (7.85%): 68.3% China, 6.92% Netherlands, 5.45% Belgium, 5.09% Spain, 3.88% Switzerland, 3.43% Germany, 2.38% Italy, 0.36% Austria
4. Italy (4.31%): 83.2% China, 3.94% Austria, 3.11% Germany, 1.33% Netherlands, 1.11% France, 1.29% Belgium
5. Netherlands (4.17%): 69.1% China, 6.12% Germany, 6.08% Belgium, 4.14% Austria, 2.43% United States,1.2% France, 0.64% Italy

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of garden umbrellas grew the fastest in China with an increase of $17.8M, ahead of United States ($10.7M), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($5.91M), Italy ($3.48M), and Spain ($3.02M).

1. China: from $1.3B to $1.32B
2. United States: from $19M to $29.7M
3. Bosnia and Herzegovina: from $15.4M to $21.3M
4. Italy: from $15.1M to $18.6M
5. Spain: from $11.5M to $14.5M

Whereas the fastest growing importer of garden umbrellas was Italy with an increase of $23.3M, followed by Spain ($17.3M), China ($9.44M), Mexico ($7.3M), and France ($6.72M).

1. Italy: from $50.3M to $73.6M
2. Spain: from $42.2M to $59.4M
3. China: from $892k to $10.3M
4. Mexico: from $12.3M to $19.6M
5. France: from $127M to $134M

Sources: 

https://oec.world/en