Men's knitted nightwear market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for men's knitted nightwear in Slovakia expanded significantly, with volume rising from 828 thousand units to 1,096 thousand units and value increasing from 4.9 million US dollars to 6.4 million US dollars. This growth was supported by the dominant role of state-owned enterprises like Zornica, which secured production and distribution, alongside a noticeable shift in consumer preferences toward more comfortable and higher-quality materials, stimulating demand.

Market volume dipped to 905 thousand units (5.3 million US dollars) in 2020, a year when the COVID-19 pandemic altered consumer behavior and increased interest in home wear. Recovery followed, with the market reaching 1,133 thousand units by 2024. This rebound was driven by the entry of new brands, an expanded assortment featuring digital prints and modern designs, and a growing consumer focus on quality, local origin, and a return to traditions, reflected in the offerings of companies such as Farmers.

Production men's knitted nightwear in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovakia, the production value of men's knitted nightwear reached 2 361 K $ US in 2019, marking the highest point in the period from 2017 to 2020. However, this was followed by a significant decline to 2 071 K $ US in 2020, representing a year-on-year decrease of 12.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 955 K $ US. Over the entire four-year span, production fell by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.6%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018 with a 15.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 20.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In terms of quantity, Slovakia produced 117.5 K units of men's knitted nightwear in 2020, down 9.8% from the previous year. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 93.5 K units. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 12.5%, averaging a 4.4% annual decline. The most significant reduction was in 2018 with a 30.4% drop, whereas the largest growth was in 2019 at 39.3%.

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

Exports men's knitted nightwear from Slovakia

Exports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's exports of men's knitted nightwear saw a notable increase in 2020, reaching 191 K units, which is a 31.3% rise compared to 2019. This followed a two-year period of decline. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 145 K units. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.4%. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 46.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of men's knitted nightwear in kind were Czechia, accounting for 25.8% of exports, Hungary with 21.3%, and Germany at 20.2%. Together, these three markets represented 67.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's exports of men's knitted nightwear in value terms amounted to 1 152 K $ US, showing a moderate increase of 5.0% from the previous year, after a two-year decrease. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 096 K $ US. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 36.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 14.0%. The largest decline was in 2019 with a 24.9% drop.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany was the leading market for Slovakia's exports in value terms, comprising 37.1% of the total. Czechia followed with 23.1%, and Hungary accounted for 19.8%. Combined, these three countries made up 80.0% of all export flows.

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

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

Imports men's knitted nightwear to Slovakia

Imports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's imports of men's knitted nightwear in kind totaled 978 K units in 2020, a decrease of 12.0% compared to the prior year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1 111 K units. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports fell by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The most significant increase was in 2019 with a 10.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, Poland, and Bangladesh were the primary sources for Slovakia's imports of men's knitted nightwear in kind, together representing 75.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia imported approximately 4 379 K $ US worth of men's knitted nightwear, marking a robust decline of 14.8% from the previous year, following a two-year increase. The peak import value was in 2019 at 5 138 K $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8%, averaging an annual increase of 2.6%. The largest rise occurred in 2019 with a 17.8% increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India led as the top supplier of men's knitted nightwear to Slovakia in value terms, accounting for 42.6% of imports. Poland contributed 13.0%, and China made up 12.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.3% of total import value.

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

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