Women's knitted blouses and shirts market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted blouses and shirts in Lithuania began the period at 3.4 million units in 2018 but declined to 2.5 million units in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further affected the market, causing supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer demand towards comfortable home-wear, which contributed to a slight stabilization of volume at 2.4 million units that year.

From 2021 to 2022, the market recovered, reaching 3.0 million units in 2022. This growth was driven by increasing consumer interest in locally produced and sustainable garments, as well as global supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, which raised production costs and consumer prices, reflected in the market value rising to 22.4 million US dollars.

In 2023, the market volume dropped sharply to 1.6 million units, before partially rebounding to 2.1 million units in 2024, while the market value stabilized around 14.1 million US dollars.

Production women's knitted blouses and shirts in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Lithuania's production of women's knitted blouses and shirts rebounded in 2021. The output was valued at 25 555 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 33.6% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 12.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.5%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 19 122 thousand US dollars, with the steepest drop occurring in 2019 at 27.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following two years of contraction, Lithuania's production volume of women's knitted blouses and shirts saw an uptick in 2021. The country produced 2 916 thousand units, representing a 7.2% year-on-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 719 thousand units, while the largest decline took place in 2019 at 30.4%.

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

Exports women's knitted blouses and shirts from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

Lithuania's exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts declined for the second year in a row in 2021. The country exported 1 378 thousand units, down 3.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 1 769 thousand units, followed by the largest drop in 2020 at 19.7%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 14.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Denmark, and Ukraine were notable but not dominant buyers of women's knitted blouses and shirts from Lithuania. Germany accounted for 15.4% of exports in kind, Denmark for 14.6%, and Ukraine for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 43.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Lithuania's export value of women's knitted blouses and shirts increased in 2021. Exports reached 14 593 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 22.1% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11 952 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 11.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports of women's knitted blouses and shirts from Lithuania in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. Germany led with 21.8% of exports in value terms, followed by Denmark at 14.5% and Norway at 10.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 46.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's knitted blouses and shirts to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania's import volume of women's knitted blouses and shirts totaled 1 160 thousand units, reflecting a gradual 7.0% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 18.1%, with an average annual rate of 5.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 472 thousand units, while the largest decline happened in 2020 at 26.4%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 at 49.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Ukraine, and Italy were the primary sources for Lithuania's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts in kind. Poland contributed 30.5% of imports in kind, Ukraine 20.6%, and Italy 9.9%. Together, these three countries made up 61.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's import value of women's knitted blouses and shirts amounted to 6 064 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 13.0% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 271 thousand US dollars, followed by the largest decline in 2020 at 14.4%. The most significant increase also occurred in 2019 at 20.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Italy, and Ukraine accounted for the largest share of Lithuania's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts in value terms. Poland represented 27.5% of imports in value terms, Italy 16.4%, and Ukraine 12.6%. Combined, these three countries comprised 56.5% of total import flows.

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

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