Women's knitted dresses market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's knitted dresses in Greece, measured in thousand pieces, increased from 3 592 in 2018 to 4 292 in 2019, then contracted to 3 857 in 2020 and 3 397 in 2021, indicating a peak followed by a decline.

In value terms, the market remained around $33 million in 2018 and 2019, dropped sharply to $24.3 million in 2020, and recovered slightly to $25.3 million in 2021, suggesting shifts in pricing or product mix.

By 2024, the market context was shaped by rising consumer demand for comfortable and stylish knitted dresses with a focus on sustainability, driven by Greek brands like MOHITO and Access Fashion, alongside technological integration to enhance production.

Production women's knitted dresses in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of women's knitted dresses in Greece was 23 670 thousand US dollars, representing a 24.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 21.3%, with an average annual decrease of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31 209 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Greece produced 1 933 thousand units of women's knitted dresses, down 19.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 11.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The peak was in 2019 with 2 395 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 20.0%.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Greece

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.7-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, Greece exported 5 685 thousand units of women's knitted dresses, a sharp 52.9% drop from the previous year. The maximum was recorded in 2019 at 12 067 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 110.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Greece's exports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms. Italy accounted for 27.7% of exports, Bulgaria for 26.8%, and the United Kingdom for 11.9%, together making up 66.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, exports of women's knitted dresses from Greece declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 35 176 thousand US dollars, a sudden 28.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 4.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 49 187 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 28.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Bulgaria were the main markets for Greece's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms, collectively absorbing 58.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted dresses to Greece

Imports in kind, K unit

Import volumes experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The low point was in 2017, and the high was in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Greece imported 7 609 thousand units of women's knitted dresses, marking a sharp 45.5% decline from 2019. The maximum was in 2019 at 13 964 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 90.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Bulgaria, and Spain were the key partners for Greece's imports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms. China accounted for 37.5% of imports, Bulgaria for 22.5%, and Spain for 10.9%, together representing 71.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, imports of women's knitted dresses into Greece fell. In 2020, imports reached 35 756 thousand US dollars, a steep 29.9% reduction relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 50 989 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Spain, and Italy played leading roles in Greece's imports of women's knitted dresses in value terms. Bulgaria accounted for 25.3% of imports, Spain for 19.6%, and Italy for 10.3%, together taking 55.3% of total import flows.

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

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