Women's knitted dresses market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese women's knitted dresses market experienced substantial shifts from 2018 to 2023. Fashion trends for the 2019 autumn/winter season, which prominently featured knitwear and dresses, spurred a sharp increase in market volume to 60.7 million pieces. This growth was abruptly interrupted in 2020 by global pandemic-related disruptions, which halved consumption to 29.5 million pieces.

A revival of interest in handmade crafts, particularly crochet, supported a market rebound in 2021, with volume recovering to 34.8 million pieces. By 2023, despite a reported drop in export demand for knitwear, domestic market volume stabilized at 35.7 million pieces as the industry intensified its focus on digitalization and sustainable practices to address economic pressures.

The market environment was further shaped by regulatory measures. The 2022 decree-law establishing strict definitions for the term 'leather' aimed to ensure product authenticity and fair competition in the apparel sector. Additionally, forthcoming European Union regulations, such as the Digital Product Passport, began to influence industry operations by demanding greater supply chain transparency.

Production women's knitted dresses in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Portugal's production of women's knitted dresses rebounded in 2021. The output value reached 581.5 million US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 30.0%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 447.5 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Portugal produced 36,843 thousand units of women's knitted dresses, representing a 20.4% increase compared to the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 26.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 9.8%. The lowest production volume was in 2020 at 30,589 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 at 62,447 thousand units. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020 with a 51.0% drop, whereas the largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a 24.4% rise.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Portugal

Exports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year downward trend, Portugal's exports of women's knitted dresses in terms of volume increased in 2021. The country exported 6,676 thousand units, up by 20.0% from 2020. Despite this recent growth, exports from 2018 to 2021 fell by 52.3%, equating to an annualized decrease of 21.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 5,563 thousand units, and the largest decline took place in 2019, with a 41.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and France were the primary destinations for Portugal's exports of women's knitted dresses in terms of volume. Spain accounted for 49.7% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 8.7%, and France at 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 65.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms saw an uptick in 2021. Exports amounted to 88.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 19.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 33.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 73.8 million US dollars, and the most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 25.7% decline.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and France formed the main group of destinations for Portugal's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms. Spain led with 36.5% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 10.5%, and France at 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 56.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's knitted dresses to Portugal

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Portugal's imports of women's knitted dresses in terms of volume stood at 4,598 thousand units, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 3.4%. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 12.5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 4.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 4,446 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 at 6,439 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 31.0% drop, and the most significant increase was in 2019, with a 22.5% rise.

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

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Spain, Italy, and France were the leading sources for Portugal's imports of women's knitted dresses in terms of volume. Spain dominated with 64.1% of imports, followed by Italy at 9.9%, and France at 8.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of women's knitted dresses in value terms increased in 2021. Import volume reached 42.0 million US dollars, indicating a 12.2% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports fell by 20.8%, equating to an annualized decrease of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 37.4 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, with a 28.6% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and France continued to be the top suppliers of women's knitted dresses to Portugal in value terms. Spain held 57.9% of imports, followed by Italy at 16.1%, and France at 10.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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