Women's knitted outerwear market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for women's knitted outerwear in Czechia decreased significantly in physical terms, from 4.67 million units to 1.87 million units, while market value remained stable at around 15.6 million US dollars. This shift towards higher-value items was reflected in import trends, as import unit volume fell but import value rose, indicating an increase in average prices.

From 2022 onward, import value showed steady growth, exceeding 70 million US dollars by 2025. The recovery in import volume after 2021 coincided with changes in consumer behavior following the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted demand for comfortable and sporty clothing, potentially benefiting knitted outerwear. Export volume and value also expanded substantially, pointing to stronger international demand for these products.

Market dynamics in later years were further influenced by the rising popularity of secondhand clothing, which may have tempered new import volume growth in 2023, and by evolving fashion trends such as the return of leather and denim styles in 2023 and the emphasis on eco-furs and quiet luxury in 2024, which continued to shape import patterns and support overall market value growth.

Production women's knitted outerwear in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of women's knitted outerwear has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 237.9 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production rose by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2020, Czechia produced 5 448 units of women's knitted outerwear, which represents a slight decline of 1.9% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production increased by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 555 units, with the largest year-on-year increase of 12.7% also occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Exports women's knitted outerwear from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Czechia's exports of women's knitted outerwear reached 1 071 thousand units, marking a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 14.2%, translating to an average annual rate of 4.5%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 071 thousand units, with the largest decline of 8.7% occurring in 2020 and the largest increase of 14.2% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria were the top contributors to Czechia's exports of women's knitted outerwear in volume terms. Germany accounted for 61.0% of exports, Slovakia for 9.6%, and Austria for 6.9%, together making up 77.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Czechia's exports of women's knitted outerwear have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 28 230 thousand US dollars, which is 27.8% higher than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 56.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria formed the primary markets for Czechia's exports of women's knitted outerwear in value terms. Germany held a 62.9% share, Slovakia 8.2%, and Austria 5.2%, collectively accounting for 76.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted outerwear to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

Czechia's imports of women's knitted outerwear have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 2 836 thousand units, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 49.4%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 20.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and Bangladesh were the leading sources of Czechia's imports of women's knitted outerwear in volume terms. China contributed 27.2% of imports, Poland 24.8%, and Bangladesh 13.1%, together making up 65.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Czechia's imports of women's knitted outerwear have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 47 848 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 27.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 42.3%, with an average annual rate of 12.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Bangladesh, and Germany remained the main suppliers of women's knitted outerwear to Czechia in value terms. China accounted for 38.4% of imports, Bangladesh for 10.3%, and Germany for 8.7%, collectively forming 57.4% of total import value.

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

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