Men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers in Russia expanded from 39.9 million units in 2018 to 69.0 million units in 2023. This growth was supported by a shift in consumer preferences towards comfortable and athletic wear, which accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The increased interest in knitted sportswear and trousers helped drive market demand, even as domestic production fluctuated, falling to 11.8 million units in 2020 before recovering to 14.9 million units in 2023.

In 2024, the introduction of mandatory labeling for knitted suits and other garments from April 1st contributed to a market contraction to 66.5 million units and a drop in production to 13.7 million units. Stricter labeling rules implemented in March 2025 coincided with a further decline in production to 11.6 million units, as regulatory costs and compliance requirements affected industry operations.

Throughout the period, imports remained the dominant source of supply, consistently exceeding domestic output. Major Russian manufacturers like BTK Group and Gloria Jeans Corporation retained their market positions, highlighting the persistent import-oriented structure of the sector.

Production men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 13 978 thousand units of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers, marking a significant increase of 18.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 15 034 thousand units, while the lowest was in 2020 at 11 773 thousand units. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

The export market for men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers from Russia showed notable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 1 293 thousand units, with a decline of 26.7% that year. However, exports surged by 112.8% in 2020, reaching a peak in 2021 at 4 232 thousand units, which represented a 53.8% increase from the previous year. Overall, there was a 3.3-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Russia's exports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers in kind were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Belarus accounted for 36.6% of exports, Kazakhstan for 34.7%, and Ukraine for 21.5%. Together, these three countries made up 92.7% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers in value terms have been on an upward trend for three consecutive years. In 2021, export volume reached 25.6 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 44.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 134.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 32.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the key markets for Russia's exports in value terms were Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine. Kazakhstan led with 40.7% of exports, followed by Belarus at 36.8%, and Ukraine at 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 87.2% of total export flows during this timeframe.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

Russia's imports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers in kind have increased for two consecutive years. In 2021, imports amounted to 47 102 thousand units, representing a dramatic rise of 42.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 64.4%, with an average annual rate of 18.0%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 26 569 thousand units, which saw a decline of 7.3% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Between 2018 and 2021, the largest suppliers of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers to Russia in kind were Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, and China. Uzbekistan contributed 22.4% of imports, Bangladesh 18.9%, and China 17.7%. Together, these three countries formed 59.0% of total imports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia imported men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers worth a total of value_last_year million US dollars, corresponding to an advance of 52.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 64%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, imports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers to Russia in value terms were distributed across multiple countries. China was the top supplier with 20.2% of imports, followed by Bangladesh at 15.0%, and Uzbekistan at 11.2%. However, these three countries together accounted for only 46.4% of total import flows, indicating a more diversified market.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021