Women's knitted skirts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted skirts in Poland began the period with sales of 5.5 million pieces in 2018. In 2019, despite a broader growth trend in the fashion market value, physical volume declined to 5.0 million pieces while market value rose to $16.6 million, reflecting a consumer shift toward higher-quality and more durable garments due to inflation and economic pressures. The COVID-19 pandemic then caused a sharp contraction in 2020, reducing volume to 4.1 million pieces and value to $10.4 million as restrictions slowed the apparel market's development.

Post-pandemic recovery in 2021 brought volume back to 5.5 million pieces and value to $13.3 million, aided by the digitalization of retail and growing online sales that improved product accessibility. Market performance fluctuated in the following years: in 2022, volume dipped slightly to 5.3 million pieces, but value increased to $16.6 million amid overall apparel market expansion. By 2023, both volume and value retreated to 4.8 million pieces and $15.3 million, respectively, as consumer preferences evolved.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 5.0 million pieces and reached a peak value of $20.7 million. This surge was driven by new fashion trends favoring knitted skirts, alongside rising demand for quality and sustainable products, as consumers increasingly prioritized durability. The continued growth of e-commerce and digital retail transformation further supported market dynamics.

Production women's knitted skirts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of women's knitted skirts in Poland was valued at 1 740 K $ US, marking a sharp year-over-year decline of 64.4%. Production decreased by 58% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 25.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 890 K $ US, with the largest increase of 41.7% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. From 2019 to 2020, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.6 times. In 2020, Poland produced 63.2 K units of women's knitted skirts, reflecting a 72.1% drop compared to 2019. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 226.6 K units, with the largest increase of 47.2% also seen that year.

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

Exports women's knitted skirts from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Deliveries of women's knitted skirts from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 417 K units, which is 5.5% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 020 K units, with the largest increase of 25.8% occurring that year, while the largest decline of 6.9% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 30.5%, 13.4%, and 12.3% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 56.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Deliveries of women's knitted skirts from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 34 634 K $ US, representing a moderate uptick of 8.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 44.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Romania were the primary buyers of women's knitted skirts from Poland in value terms, accounting for 50.7%, 7.4%, and 6.8% of exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 64.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted skirts to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Shipments of women's knitted skirts to Poland from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 434 K units, reflecting a strong year-over-year loss of 11.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 388 K units, with the largest increase of 18.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and Cambodia led the structure of imports in kind, accounting for 41.4%, 18.3%, and 10.7% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 70.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, imported volumes of women's knitted skirts to Poland declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 43 301 K $ US, showing minimal change compared to 2019 on a year-over-year basis. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 43 504 K $ US, with the largest increase of 20.6% occurring in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and Turkey formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 39.1%, 14.3%, and 13.5% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total import flows.

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

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