Women's knitted blouses and shirts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's knitted blouses and shirts in Poland showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 18.9 million units in 2018, consumption rose to 20.6 million in 2019 before dropping to 18.1 million in 2020. It recovered to 19.9 million in 2021, fell again to 17.6 million in 2022, and then embarked on a strong growth path, reaching 19.9 million in 2023 and 24.0 million in 2024.

In value terms, the market displayed a clear upward trajectory, expanding from $58.5 million in 2018 to $86.1 million in 2024. This growth occurred despite a temporary dip in market value to $50.0 million in 2019. From 2020 onward, the market value increased steadily, with particularly sharp rises in 2022 and 2024, indicating a significant increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products over the period.

Production women's knitted blouses and shirts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of women's knitted blouses and shirts in Poland has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 18 202 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 15.5% drop from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 30.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The volume of women's knitted blouses and shirts produced in Poland has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 1 913 thousand units, which represents a 7.9% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production volume dropped by 32.2%, with an average annual decrease of 12.1%.

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

Exports women's knitted blouses and shirts from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, the volume of women's knitted blouses and shirts exported from Poland declined. In 2020, Poland exported 14 029 thousand units, a 13.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall increased by 28.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 16 229 thousand units, with the largest annual increase of 23.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia were the largest buyers of women's knitted blouses and shirts from Poland, though none dominated the market. Germany accounted for 23.5% of exports in kind, Romania for 10.6%, and Czechia for 10.2%. Together, these three countries made up 44.3% of total exports, with the remainder spread across numerous smaller partners.

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

Following two years of increase, the value of women's knitted blouses and shirts exported from Poland declined. In 2020, exports totaled 85.3 million US dollars, down 12.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 33.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 97.0 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 27.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of export value for women's knitted blouses and shirts from Poland was highly diversified. Germany led with 30.2% of exports in value terms, followed by Russia at 9.3% and Czechia at 9.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.6% of total flows, with the remaining 51.4% distributed among many smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports women's knitted blouses and shirts to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of women's knitted blouses and shirts in kind declined. In 2020, Poland imported 34 793 thousand units, a 13.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 34 793 thousand units, and the largest annual increase of 17.8% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, Turkey, and China were the main sources of women's knitted blouses and shirts imported into Poland. Bangladesh accounted for 36.9% of imports in kind, Turkey for 17.1%, and China for 16.8%. Together, these three countries absorbed 70.8% of total imports, establishing them as the primary suppliers.

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

After two years of advance, the value of women's knitted blouses and shirts imported into Poland declined. In 2020, import value reached 119.5 million US dollars, down 4.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 33.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 125.4 million US dollars, and the largest annual increase of 27.9% occurred in 2018.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in value terms of women's knitted blouses and shirts to Poland were Bangladesh, Turkey, and China. Bangladesh accounted for 24.3% of imports in value terms, Turkey for 23.4%, and China for 20.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 67.7% of total import flows.

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

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