Knitted gloves and mittens market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for knitted gloves and mittens in Poland grew in 2019 to 325 thousand pairs, before declining in the following two years to 291 thousand pairs in 2021. In value terms, however, the market reached 106 million US dollars in 2021, a significant increase despite lower physical volume, indicating a shift towards higher-priced products.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted regulations, including a mandate from April 1 requiring disposable gloves to be worn in shops. This surge in demand for disposable personal protective equipment likely diverted consumer spending and contributed to the contraction in volume for knitted gloves during that year.

By 2024, the market was influenced by new European Union product safety regulations, which set revised requirements for protective gloves including knitted types. Concurrently, the abolition of export restrictions on latex and nitrile gloves and increased investment in protective glove manufacturing underscored the growth of the protective workwear segment, where knitted gloves are established.

Production knitted gloves and mittens in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's knitted gloves and mittens production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1,832 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 21.3% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 57.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 24.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K 2u

Poland's knitted gloves and mittens production has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4,100 thousand units, representing a 20.3% year-on-year decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 44.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K 2u

Exports knitted gloves and mittens from Poland

Exports in kind, M 2u

Poland's exports of knitted gloves and mittens have grown for the third year running. In 2020, export volume reached 36.2 million units, up 30.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 65.7%, averaging an 18.3% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, M 2u

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of knitted gloves and mittens were relatively diversified. Romania accounted for 16.5% of export volume, Germany for 12.6%, and Czechia for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 38.5% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's exports of knitted gloves and mittens have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 37.8 million US dollars, a sharp 28.4% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 89.5%, with an average annual rate of 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the largest buyer of Polish knitted gloves and mittens in value terms, accounting for 23.5% of exports. Czechia followed with 10.2%, and Romania with 8.7%. Together, these three countries made up 42.5% of total export value, with numerous smaller partners comprising the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports knitted gloves and mittens to Poland

Imports in kind, M 2u

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of knitted gloves and mittens declined in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 335.0 million units, down 3.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 24.7%, averaging 7.6% annual growth. The peak was in 2019 at 347.6 million units, with the largest increase of 16.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, M 2u

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Poland's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in volume, holding a 91.1% share of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, Poland's imports of knitted gloves and mittens fell in value. In 2020, imports amounted to 117.4 million US dollars, a 2.7% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 36.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 120.6 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 24.6% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China led Poland's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in value terms, accounting for 75.4% of total flows. Other markets combined made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020