Knitted gloves and mittens market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for knitted gloves and mittens in Lithuania grew from 15.7 million pairs to 16.1 million pairs. A traditionally strong knitting culture in the country supported local production and consumption. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a global surge in demand for gloves, which increased imports into Lithuania and raised the total market volume.

Post-pandemic recovery and a peak in global glove exports in 2021 expanded the market to 18.4 million pairs. In 2022, rising EU demand and product innovations in knitwear segments drove a sharp increase in imports, pushing the market volume to 22.3 million pairs. Changes in EU labeling regulations for textiles also began influencing market access during this period.

In 2023, demand fluctuations across the EU led to a market contraction to 16.2 million pairs, while new product segments like handmade and embroidered knitted gloves emerged. By 2024, further volatility in global supply chains contributed to a recovery, with the market reaching 18.1 million pairs.

Production knitted gloves and mittens in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Lithuania's knitted gloves and mittens production rebounded significantly. In 2021, output reached 1 603 K $ US, marking a dramatic 67.7% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 4.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 956 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Following a two-year downturn, Lithuania's knitted gloves and mittens production volume recovered. In 2021, the country produced 892.5 K 2u, up 44.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, production decreased by 4.7%, translating to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The minimum volume was in 2020 at 619.4 K 2u, which experienced the largest drop of 28.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Exports knitted gloves and mittens from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K 2u

After rising for two consecutive years, Lithuania's exports of knitted gloves and mittens declined. In 2021, exports totaled 3 010 K 2u, representing a substantial 13.6% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 19.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The peak was in 2020 at 3 484 K 2u, which saw the largest increase of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Estonia, and Russia were the core markets for Lithuania's knitted gloves and mittens exports in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 58.9% of exports, Estonia for 12.2%, and Russia for 8.4%, together making up 79.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's exports of knitted gloves and mittens in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value amounted to 3 305 K $ US, showing a robust 10.5% gain from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 24.6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, Latvia, Russia, and Estonia were the main destinations for Lithuania's knitted gloves and mittens exports in value terms. Latvia represented 41.2% of exports, Russia 16.9%, and Estonia 10.4%, collectively accounting for 68.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports knitted gloves and mittens to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K 2u

Lithuania's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 20 504 K 2u, up 8.0% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 18.8%, with an average annual increase of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated Lithuania's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in volume terms, absorbing 72.1% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among a wide range of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in value terms surged in 2021, reaching a total of value_last_year K $ US, which marked a sharp 40.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 43.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 12.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, China, Sweden, and Poland were the primary sources for Lithuania's knitted gloves and mittens imports in value terms. China accounted for 46.7% of imports, Sweden for 10.1%, and Poland for 8.8%, together making up 65.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021