Knitted or crocheted pile fabrics market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for knitted or crocheted pile fabrics in Lithuania experienced significant expansion from 2018 to 2021, with total volume surging from 326.9 t to 752.4 t. This growth was primarily fueled by a sharp rise in imports, which climbed from 515.9 t to 906.1 t over the period, while domestic production also recovered after a temporary dip.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume contracted to 572.7 t in 2022 and further to 487.9 t in 2023. A modest recovery to 498.2 t occurred in 2024, indicating stabilization near the 500 t level. This rebound in 2024 was supported by a notable reduction in exports, which fell to 220.2 t, offsetting declines in both production and imports.

Lithuania maintained a position among leading countries for per capita value in this market, reflecting sustained high consumption levels. Data for a key segment, wool knitted fabric, showed a stable import growth trend from early 2024, pointing to resilient demand within specific product categories.

Production knitted or crocheted pile fabrics in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 3 391 K $ US, marking a significant 26.4% year-over-year growth. Production grew by 60.6% between 2018 and 2021, averaging an annualized rate of 17.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 688 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 20.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 59.0% rise.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production volume of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 195.5 t, representing a 23.5% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.1%, with an annualized rate of 7.2%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 143.6 t, which experienced the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Exports knitted or crocheted pile fabrics from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's exports of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics have rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 349.2 t, up 10.0% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 317.4 t, following the largest decline of 7.3% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Estonia, and Russia were the main markets for Lithuania's exports in kind, accounting for 27.8%, 16.1%, and 16.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 59.9% 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 or crocheted pile fabrics have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 4 144 K $ US, reflecting a 15.0% year-over-year uptick. The lowest value was in 2019 at 3 511 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Estonia, Norway, and Sweden emerged as the primary markets for Lithuania's exports in value terms, with shares of 19.0%, 17.9%, and 17.1%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 54.0% of total export flows.

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 pile fabrics to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 906.1 t, a 32.7% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 75.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018–2021, China, Poland, and the Netherlands were the core suppliers for Lithuania's imports in kind, representing 39.3%, 23.8%, and 10.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 73.6% of total import flows.

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 pile fabrics have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 10 023 K $ US, a 65.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 74.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 727 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 0.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and Italy were the primary suppliers of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics to Lithuania in value terms, accounting for 23.8%, 18.0%, and 14.3% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they represented 56.1% of total imports.

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

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