Knitted or crocheted bed linen market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In the initial years, the Polish market for knitted or crocheted bed linen saw growing consumer interest in ecological materials like organic cotton and linen, as well as the emergence of product personalization, which diversified the offer. However, by 2020, the market value dropped sharply to 14.7 million USD, with physical volume falling to 3 559 tons, reflecting broader disruptions.

A significant rebound occurred in 2021, spurred by the 'everything@home' trend that boosted investments in home furnishings. This drove a 26.3% surge in market volume to 4 495 tons, while the market value stabilized around 15.0 million USD. Concurrently, producers faced challenges in foreign expansion due to differing bedding sizes across countries, which complicated export logistics.

Following a modest dip in 2022, the market value expanded strongly, reaching 20.4 million USD in 2023 and 26.3 million USD in 2024. This growth aligned with sustained trends toward ecological certification, natural materials, and heightened focus on sleep comfort, alongside rising exports to demanding markets like Scandinavia, which pushed manufacturers toward higher quality and design standards.

Production knitted or crocheted bed linen in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of knitted or crocheted bed linen has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 12 701 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.4% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 16 768 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 58.9% recorded that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 20.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of knitted or crocheted bed linen has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 1 698 tonnes, a 24.6% drop from 2019. Production hit its highest level in 2018 at 2 356 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 58.8% occurring that year. From 2017 to 2020, total production increased by 14.4%, averaging 4.6% growth per year.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports knitted or crocheted bed linen from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of knitted or crocheted bed linen have grown for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 592 tonnes, up 12.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 31.5%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Hungary were the top three markets for Poland's knitted or crocheted bed linen exports in volume terms, together accounting for 66.4% 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, K $ US

Poland's exports of knitted or crocheted bed linen have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 33 454 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 23.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 45.3%, averaging 13.3% per year.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Slovakia were the key partners for Poland's knitted or crocheted bed linen exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 63.9% of exports, Czechia for 8.7%, and Slovakia for 4.7%, with these three countries together representing 77.3% of total export value.

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 or crocheted bed linen to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of knitted or crocheted bed linen have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 4 453 tonnes, a modest 2.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 31%, averaging 9.4% per year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan, Germany, and Turkey were the largest sources of Poland's knitted or crocheted bed linen imports in volume terms. Pakistan contributed 47.3% of imports, Germany 29.1%, and Turkey 5.8%, together making up 82.1% of total import volume.

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, K $ US

Poland's imports of knitted or crocheted bed linen have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 35 422 thousand US dollars, a robust 15.5% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 49.1%, averaging 14.2% annually.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Pakistan, and Turkey played the leading roles in Poland's knitted or crocheted bed linen imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 37.0% of imports, Pakistan for 35.5%, and Turkey for 6.3%, with these three countries jointly representing 78.8% of total import value.

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

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