Women's knitted dresses market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's knitted dresses in Austria, expressed in thousand units, rose from 14 998 in 2018 to a peak of 19 604 in 2020. After this high, it contracted over the next two years, falling to 13 714 in 2022. A modest recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 15 184, before a sharp decline to 6 611 in 2024.

Retail innovations and supply chain shifts marked the latter part of the period. In 2023, the launch of 'My Atelier' by Huber in Vienna promoted local designer collaborations, potentially boosting demand for niche garments like knitted dresses. Concurrently, the industry's broader move toward European production likely streamlined logistics and reduced costs, contributing to the volume increase that year. By 2024, consumer behavior had shifted: Gallup research showed a drop in the frequency of clothing purchases, directly explaining the steep volume contraction. At the same time, the growth of online shopping, particularly among younger adults, and a consumer focus on higher-value items drove a significant rise in market value, which reached 155.7 million US dollars despite the lower unit sales.

Production women's knitted dresses in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of women's knitted dresses declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 12 700 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 19.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 19 141 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 62.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Austria's production of women's knitted dresses fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 163.8 thousand units were produced, representing a substantial decline of 19.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 11.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The peak was in 2018 with 234.1 thousand units, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 59.2%.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

Following two years of growth, Austria's exports of women's knitted dresses declined. In 2020, exports totaled 8 961 thousand units, a sharp drop of 28.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 46.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%. The highest level was recorded in 2019 at 12 507 thousand units, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 53.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Czechia were the primary markets for Austria's exports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms. Germany accounted for 48.8% of exports, Poland for 14.4%, and Czechia for 5.1%, together making up 68.3% 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Austria's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms declined. In 2020, export volume reached 88.1 million US dollars, a notable decrease of 22.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 28.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 113.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 37.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Czechia formed the core markets for Austria's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms. Germany represented 48.1% of exports, Poland 14.6%, and Czechia 5.1%, collectively accounting for 67.7% of total export flows.

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 dresses to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Austria's imports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 28 402 thousand units, a moderate decrease of 4.0% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 39.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%. The highest level was in 2019 at 29 574 thousand units, and the largest increase occurred that year at 22.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Austria's imports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms were distributed across many markets. Germany accounted for 20.3% of imports, China for 16.5%, and Bangladesh for 13.0%, together representing only 49.8% 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, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Austria's imports of women's knitted dresses in value terms declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 177.0 million US dollars, a contraction of 12.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 201.3 million US dollars, and the largest increase was recorded that year at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's imports of women's knitted dresses in value terms relied on a diverse range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 19.2% of imports, China for 17.3%, and Bangladesh for 11.1%, together making up just 47.6% of total import flows.

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

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