Men's knitted underwear and nightwear market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for men's knitted underwear and nightwear in volume terms grew from 45.6 million units in 2018 to 52.8 million in 2019 before declining to 48.6 million in 2020. In value terms, the market size contracted from USD 55.4 million in 2018 to USD 52.0 million in 2019 and further to USD 49.0 million in 2020, while domestic production remained stable at approximately 3.0 million units annually.

Imports in volume terms showed consistent growth, rising from 57.8 million units in 2018 to 123.7 million in 2024, with a notable acceleration after 2020. Exports also increased from 15.2 million to 44.8 million units over the same period. In monetary terms, imports grew from USD 98.1 million to USD 262.3 million, while exports expanded from USD 62.3 million to USD 162.0 million, albeit with some fluctuations after 2022.

The sustained rise in both import and export volumes indicates the market's growing integration into international trade, with imports substantially exceeding exports in volume throughout the period from 2018 to 2024.

Production men's knitted underwear and nightwear in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of men's knitted underwear and nightwear in Poland has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 20 750 K $ US, marking a 4.7% rise compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 19 568 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Poland produced 3 042 K units of men's knitted underwear and nightwear, a decrease of 3.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 23.8%, with an average annual decline of 8.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 at 23.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 3.1%.

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

Exports men's knitted underwear and nightwear from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear from Poland have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 22 856 K units, showing a strong increase of 11.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 83.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia were the leading destinations for Poland's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 18.4% of exports, Romania for 17.7%, and Czechia for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 50.4% 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, M $ US

Poland's export value of men's knitted underwear and nightwear has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 111.1 M $ US, reflecting a sharp increase of 33.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 117.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.6%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Romania were the main destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany led with 39.4% of exports, followed by Czechia at 9.3% and Romania at 9.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 57.8% 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 underwear and nightwear to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of men's knitted underwear and nightwear in kind declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 68 392 K units, a slight drop of 2.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 49.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 70 191 K units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and Germany were the primary suppliers of men's knitted underwear and nightwear to Poland in kind. China dominated with 56.2% of imports, followed by Bangladesh at 14.2% and Germany at 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up 81.8% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Poland's import value of men's knitted underwear and nightwear has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 139.3 M $ US, representing a rise of 20.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 76.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Bangladesh, and Germany remained the key suppliers of men's knitted underwear and nightwear to Poland in value terms. China accounted for 35.3% of imports, Bangladesh for 16.7%, and Germany for 16.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.5% of total import value.

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

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