Women's knitted dresses market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted dresses in Lithuania opened the period with volume growth from 1.158 million pieces in 2018 to 1.177 million in 2019. This increase was fueled by a clear shift in consumer behavior, as traditional homemade knitwear declined and Lithuanian women increasingly adopted Western European fashion styles, supported by the arrival of international retail franchises. This transition from self-production to purchasing ready-made garments expanded the commercial market for knitted dresses.

Market volume then contracted to 952 000 pieces in 2020 before recovering to 1.065 million pieces in 2021. The recovery year saw a notable 44% surge in market value to $10.2 million. This jump was driven by global supply chain disruptions which increased production costs and a rising consumer trend toward sustainable, ethically made, and longer-lasting knitwear, which supported higher price points and value growth despite ongoing market volatility.

From 2022, the market entered a phase of significant volume fluctuations, dropping to 940 000 pieces in 2022 and then sharply to 512 000 pieces in 2023, before partially rebounding to 720 000 pieces in 2024. During these years, the market was influenced by falling cotton yarn prices that altered production costs and the strong emphasis on sustainability. Major global brands launched sustainable collections, while local Lithuanian brands like Linenfox gained prominence by focusing on 100% natural, locally sourced fibers, catering to a growing segment of consumers despite the overall volume contraction.

Production women's knitted dresses in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's production of women's knitted dresses was valued at 5 245 K $ US, marking a robust 17.1% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 18.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 610 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2020 at 4 480 K $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 32.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Lithuania's production volume of women's knitted dresses has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 274.5 K units, representing a substantial decrease of 17.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 48.7%, with an average annual decline of 19.9%.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of women's knitted dresses from Lithuania have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania exported 445 K units, which is a solid drop of 19.6% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 39.8%, with an average annual decline of 15.6%. The peak was in 2019 with 1 047 K units, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 47.2%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 41.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Germany were the key partners for Lithuania's exports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms. Russia accounted for 20.4% of exports, Belarus for 19.0%, and Germany for 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 52.2% of total export flows.

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 a two-year decline, the value of women's knitted dresses exported from Lithuania increased in 2021. Exports totaled 8 706 K $ US, representing a 5.6% advance compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.2%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 247 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 15.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Germany, and Finland were the main buyers of women's knitted dresses from Lithuania in value terms. Russia accounted for 26.0% of exports, Germany for 16.7%, and Finland for 8.4%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 51.1% of total export value.

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 dresses to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania imported 1 235 K units of women's knitted dresses, amounting to a limited advance of 5.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 706 K units, while the lowest was in 2020 at 1 172 K units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 31.3%, and the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 25.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were consistently the main sources for Lithuania's imports of women's knitted dresses in volume terms. Poland accounted for 31.1% of imports, Germany for 19.5%, and Italy for 12.9%. Together, these three countries made up 63.4% 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

After a two-year contraction, the value of women's knitted dresses imported by Lithuania increased in 2021. Imports totaled 25 900 K $ US, which is 25.9% higher relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 12.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 822 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 8.8%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were the largest suppliers of women's knitted dresses to Lithuania in value terms. Poland accounted for 26.4% of imports, Germany for 21.0%, and Italy for 16.1%. Together, these three countries formed 63.5% of total import value.

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

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