Women's knitted blouses and shirts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted blouses and shirts in Austria contracted significantly between 2018 and 2020, with the volume falling from 7 204 thousand units to 5 300 thousand units. This sharp decline in 2020 was a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a loss of customers and revenue in textile and apparel retail, severely impacting women's clothing sales.

By 2024, the market volume recovered to 6 259 thousand units, while its value rose to 44.8 million US dollars, exceeding pre-pandemic levels in monetary terms. The rebound was driven by the expansion of online clothing retail, where new entrants like Temu and Shein gained significant market share, and by strengthened consumer demand for knitwear supported by innovative labels and a revival of traditional craftsmanship.

Production women's knitted blouses and shirts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of women's knitted blouses and shirts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 3 065 K $ US, marking a 43.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 48.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 19.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 6 331 K $ US, with the largest increase that year reaching 6.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Production of women's knitted blouses and shirts in Austria has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria produced 94.8 K units, a 41.8% reduction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.3%. The highest production volume was in 2018 at 203.3 K units, and the largest increase occurred that year at 4.5%.

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

Exports women's knitted blouses and shirts from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Austria's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts amounted to 2 654 K units, down 39.9% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 50.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 20.8%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Czechia were the leading destinations for Austria's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts in volume terms. Germany accounted for 26.7% of exports, Poland for 18.6%, and Czechia for 7.3%, together representing 52.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Austria's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts declined in 2020, reaching 23 850 K $ US, a 25.9% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.2%, with a CAGR of -6.9%. The highest value was in 2019 at 32 206 K $ US, and the largest increase that year was 5.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Czechia dominated Austria's export structure in value terms. Germany held 27.4% of exports, Poland 18.4%, and Czechia 7.2%, collectively accounting for 53.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted blouses and shirts to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

Austria's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 7 859 K units, a sharp 28.3% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 35.7%, with a CAGR of -13.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Bangladesh, Germany, and Turkey were the key sources for Austria's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts in volume terms. Bangladesh contributed 19.9% of imports, Germany 19.2%, and Turkey 12.7%, together making up 51.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts into Austria have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 52 307 K $ US, a 14.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.7%, with a CAGR of -9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, Germany, and Turkey remained the primary suppliers of women's knitted blouses and shirts to Austria in value terms. Bangladesh accounted for 19.0% of imports, Germany 19.0%, and Turkey 12.8%, jointly representing 50.8% of total import value.

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

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