Knitted or crocheted pile fabrics market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the knitted or crocheted pile fabrics market in Poland rose substantially from 10 096 tons in 2018 to a peak of 19 223 tons in 2023, before contracting to 16 869 tons in 2024. The most pronounced single-year increase occurred in 2020, when market size jumped by over 2 500 tons.

This growth in market volume was mathematically supported by a surge in imports, which more than doubled from 7 615 tons in 2018 to 19 049 tons in 2023. Domestic production fluctuated within a range of 2 800 to 4 900 tons over the period, while exports grew steadily from 1 458 tons to over 4 000 tons, indicating increased international trade activity.

In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, ascending from 65.4 million US dollars in 2018 to 90.9 million in 2023, then falling to 70.6 million in 2024. The 2024 decline in both volume and value represented a notable shift after several years of expansion.

Production knitted or crocheted pile fabrics in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the output value of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics reached 30 926 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 24.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 27.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when output fell by 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 4 577 tonnes of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics, representing an 18.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 29.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.0%. The most significant drop was recorded in 2019, with a decline of 1.9%.

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

Exports knitted or crocheted pile fabrics from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics from Poland grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 421 tonnes, a 53.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 151.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 35.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner structure for knitted or crocheted pile fabrics in Poland remained fragmented. Lithuania accounted for 15.1% of exports in kind, Germany for 9.7%, and Ukraine for 8.1%, with these three countries together making up only 32.8% of total flows. No single country held a dominant share during this period.

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

In 2020, the export value of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics from Poland amounted to 18 135 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 42.5% improvement over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 128.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.6%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 3.8% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 66.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the buyer portfolio for knitted or crocheted pile fabrics from Poland was broad. Lithuania contributed 14.7% of exports in value terms, Germany 11.1%, and Romania 7.5%, with these three countries together accounting for only 33.3% of total export value. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 pile fabrics to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics into Poland increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 11 212 tonnes, reflecting a 31.7% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 99.2%, equating to an average annual rate of 25.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant supplier of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics to Poland, accounting for 74.2% of total imports in kind. Other countries shared the remaining 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

Imports of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics into Poland rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 60 801 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 17.2% year-on-year improvement. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 72.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.9%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China, Germany, and the Netherlands led as suppliers of knitted or crocheted pile fabrics to Poland. China accounted for 60.5% of imports in value terms, Germany for 13.8%, and the Netherlands for 6.0%, with these three countries jointly representing 80.3% 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