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Men's knitted outerwear market in Slovakia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for men's knitted outerwear in Slovakia started at 169 thousand units in 2018, rose to 268 thousand units in 2019, then decreased to 197 thousand units in 2020.

In value terms, the market grew from $4 million in 2020 to $9.7 million in 2022. This surge was supported by a holistic retail approach that integrated wholesale, online sales, and logistics, enhancing the distribution and sale of outerwear across the country.

Market value continued its upward trajectory, reaching $13 million in 2023 and $13.5 million in 2024. During these years, sustainability trends gained momentum, with manufacturers adopting recycled materials and eco-friendly processes, while consumer preferences shifted toward premium blends and second-hand options, fostering demand for knitted outerwear.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020, 2022-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production men's knitted outerwear in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

The indicator was not available in the most recent year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(91.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports men's knitted outerwear from Slovakia

Exports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's exports of men's knitted outerwear declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 311.4 thousand units, representing a 13.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 56.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.5%)	(29.7%)	(13.3%)	(24.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Slovakia's exports of men's knitted outerwear in volume terms were Poland, accounting for 34.1% of exports, followed by Czechia at 24.2%, and Hungary at 19.1%. Together, these three countries made up 77.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Slovakia's exports of men's knitted outerwear in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3 592 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 41.5% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 138 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 31.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.8%	18.9%	(41.5%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of men's knitted outerwear from Slovakia in value terms were Bulgaria, which accounted for 29.5% of exports, Czechia at 19.5%, and Poland at 17.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 66.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports men's knitted outerwear to Slovakia

Imports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's imports of men's knitted outerwear in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 508.5 thousand units, marking a significant decrease of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 45.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.1%)	(7.5%)	(18.9%)	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of men's knitted outerwear to Slovakia in volume terms were Bangladesh, contributing 29.6% of imports, China at 13.0%, and the United Kingdom at 11.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.9% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, Slovakia's imports of men's knitted outerwear in value terms declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 7 591 thousand US dollars, down by 20.3% compared to the previous year. The peak value was observed in 2019 at 9 530 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 23.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	23.0%	(20.3%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key sources for Slovakia's imports of men's knitted outerwear in value terms were Bangladesh and China, each accounting for 18.0% of imports, followed by Czechia at 14.9%. Together, these three countries made up 50.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io