Knitted T-shirts and vests market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for knitted T-shirts and vests in Slovenia increased from 18 136 thousand units in 2018 to 20 176 thousand units in 2019, before declining to 14 134 thousand units in 2020.

Following this period, import volumes—which constitute the primary supply source—rose to a peak of 23 012 thousand units in 2023, then fell to 20 498 thousand units in 2024. The reduction in 2024 occurred alongside the bankruptcy of domestic manufacturer BELTINKA Beltinci, which affected local supply, and a broader shift toward digital sales channels driven by the entry of new online platforms such as AboutYou and Temu.

Production knitted T-shirts and vests in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production of knitted T-shirts and vests has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 272.2 K $ US, which represents a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 68.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 18.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Following two years of growth, the production of knitted T-shirts and vests in Slovenia saw a decline. In 2020, 16 336 units were produced, marking a moderate year-on-year decrease of 3.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 16 996 units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 22.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports knitted T-shirts and vests from Slovenia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Slovenia's exports of knitted T-shirts and vests amounted to 3 418 K units, reflecting a significant drop of 13.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.7%, with a compound annual decline of 14.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 3 061 K units, which also saw the largest decline of 43.4%. In contrast, the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 28.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Slovenia's exports of knitted T-shirts and vests in kind were Croatia, Italy, and Serbia. Croatia accounted for 40.4% of exports, Italy for 12.7%, and Serbia for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia exported 23 055 K $ US worth of knitted T-shirts and vests, indicating a notable decrease of 13.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 366 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 26 657 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 25.2% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 62.9% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, key buyers of knitted T-shirts and vests from Slovenia in value terms were Croatia, Austria, and Italy. Croatia accounted for 27.2% of exports, Austria for 10.9%, and Italy for 8.9%. However, their combined share reached only 47.0% of total exports, with the remaining 53.0% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports knitted T-shirts and vests to Slovenia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of knitted T-shirts and vests stood at 17 536 K units, equivalent to a 27.2% fall compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 6.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 095 K units, which also saw the largest increase of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading sources for Slovenia's imports of knitted T-shirts and vests in kind were Bangladesh, Italy, and China. Bangladesh contributed 43.7% of imports, Italy 8.2%, and China 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia imported a total of 68 030 K $ US worth of knitted T-shirts and vests, marking a 27.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 11.3%, with a compound annual decrease of 3.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 93 280 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for Slovenia's imports of knitted T-shirts and vests in value terms were Bangladesh, Italy, and China. Bangladesh accounted for 29.2% of imports, Italy for 12.4%, and China for 10.3%. Together, these three countries made up 51.9% of total import flows.

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

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