Men's knitted nightwear market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for men's knitted nightwear in Poland experienced substantial growth in volume and value between 2018 and 2023. The market volume increased from 4.7 million units to 8.3 million units, while its value nearly doubled from $12.4 million to $24.4 million. This expansion was primarily fueled by a significant rise in imports, which grew to supply the bulk of the market.

Domestic production of these items contracted over the same period, falling from 925 thousand units to 643 thousand units. Consequently, the market became increasingly reliant on imported goods to meet demand. The growth in import volumes was accompanied by a parallel rise in exports, though at a lower scale, indicating Poland's role in regional trade flows for this product category.

By 2023, the market size had established itself at a significantly higher level than five years prior. The consistent upward trajectory in import figures suggests sustained consumer demand, which local manufacturing was unable to meet, leading to a structural shift in supply sources.

Production men's knitted nightwear in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Poland's production of men's knitted nightwear increased in value. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 7 458 K $ US, with the largest decline of 16.4% recorded that year. By 2020, production rebounded to 9 034 K $ US, marking a significant gain of 21.1% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Following a two-year drop, Poland's production of men's knitted nightwear increased in volume. In 2019, output hit its minimum at 808 K units, after the largest decline of 17.0% in 2018. In 2020, production rose to 908 K units, showing a robust gain of 12.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 18.5%, which equates to an annualized rate of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports men's knitted nightwear from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

After a two-year rise, men's knitted nightwear exports from Poland declined in volume. In 2019, exports peaked at 3 758 K units, with the largest increase of 17.8% recorded in 2018. In 2020, exports fell to 3 248 K units, marking a contraction of 13.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Czechia, and Hungary were the main markets for Poland's men's knitted nightwear exports in volume terms. Romania accounted for 21.2% of exports, Czechia for 15.5%, and Hungary for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 50.9% of total export flows.

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 men's knitted nightwear increased in value. In 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 10.1%, while in 2018, they reached their maximum at 17 238 K $ US, with the largest increase of 19.5% recorded that year. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 692 K $ US, showing a moderate increase of 7.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 15.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia were the leading buyers of men's knitted nightwear from Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.7% of exports, Romania for 14.3%, and Czechia for 12.1%. Collectively, these three countries took 58.1% 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 men's knitted nightwear to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Men's knitted nightwear imports into Poland increased in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported 2 248 K units, up by 8.9% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 44.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, India, and China were the key sources for Poland's men's knitted nightwear imports in volume terms. Bangladesh accounted for 39.3% of imports, India for 34.9%, and China for 13.8%. Together, these three countries made up 87.9% of total import flows.

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 men's knitted nightwear increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 26 123 K $ US, amounting to a strong advance of 14.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 39.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, India, and China contributed the most to Poland's men's knitted nightwear imports in value terms. Bangladesh accounted for 37.3% of imports, India for 31.1%, and China for 12.9%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 81.2% of total import flows.

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

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