Knitted or crocheted fabrics market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2025, the Lithuanian market for knitted or crocheted fabrics experienced notable shifts. In physical terms, market volume peaked at 6.4 thousand tons in 2020, a significant increase from 4.4 thousand tons in 2018, before receding to 5.3 thousand tons by 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated stronger growth, expanding from 41.8 million USD in 2018 to 61.3 million USD in 2023, followed by a slight contraction to 59.4 million USD in 2024.

Domestic production more than doubled from 464 tons in 2018 to 804 tons in 2024. This expansion was supported by the continuous operation of major state-owned and private manufacturers like Utenos trikotažas, SIŪLAS, and KLASIKINĖ TEKSTILĖ, which produced a wide range of knitted fabrics, linens, and cotton goods. Throughout the period, consumer preferences remained oriented toward natural materials, quality, and functionality, sustaining underlying demand for such products.

Imports, which constitute the largest supply source for the market, reached their highest volume in 2020 at 8.0 thousand tons but declined in subsequent years. Exports also trended downward after 2021. The absence of major regulatory shocks or significant plant openings or closures during these years contributed to a stable production environment, even as the total market volume in tons gradually decreased from its 2020 peak.

Production knitted or crocheted fabrics in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of knitted or crocheted fabrics has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 8 630 thousand US dollars, marking a 21.7% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 47%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of knitted or crocheted fabrics has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 703.3 tonnes, showing a significant 20.0% rise from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 51.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports knitted or crocheted fabrics from Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania exported 2 515 tonnes of knitted or crocheted fabrics, up 16.7% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 156 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics were relatively evenly distributed. Russia accounted for 17.8% of exports in kind, Poland for 15.7%, and Belarus for 9.7%, together making up 43.1% of total 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

In 2021, Lithuania's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics reached 38 685 thousand US dollars, a steep 27.7% gain from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 24.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 30 289 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.0%.

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

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Russia represented 18.6% of exports in value, Belarus 12.2%, and Poland 11.4%, together accounting for 42.2% of total flows, with the remaining 57.8% going to other partners.

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 or crocheted fabrics to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania imported approximately 7 883 tonnes of knitted or crocheted fabrics, a slight decrease of 1.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 25.4%, with an annualized rate of 7.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 6 168 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.9%. In contrast, imports peaked in 2020 at 7 962 tonnes, with the largest increase of 29.1%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Belgium was the top supplier of knitted or crocheted fabrics to Lithuania, accounting for 13.7% of imports in kind, followed by Poland at 12.9% and Turkey at 11.6%. Together, they contributed 38.2% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified supplier structure.

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 or crocheted fabrics have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 88 786 thousand US dollars, indicating a robust 24.3% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 32.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 65 016 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was dispersed. Italy accounted for 16.9% of imports in value, Poland for 14.1%, and Denmark for 10.8%, together forming 41.9% of total flows, with the remaining 58.1% spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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

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