Women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted suits and dresses in Poland showed initial stability, with volume at 52.0 million units in 2018 and 51.4 million units in 2019. A significant shift occurred in 2020, as market size jumped to 67.0 million units. This increase was primarily driven by a substantial rise in imports, which reached 147.9 million units, counteracting a decline in domestic production that fell to 1.7 million units.

Market volume expanded rapidly after 2020, more than doubling to reach 108.5 million units by 2022. This strong growth was underpinned by continued import growth, which surged to 222.9 million units in 2022, while domestic production recovered to 2.6 million units. The period demonstrated the market's increasing reliance on imported goods to meet demand.

In 2023, the market contracted to 84.1 million units, influenced by economic fluctuations that reduced consumer spending on apparel. The following year saw a recovery to 92.0 million units, fueled by a sharp increase in imports to 234.8 million units that offset a drop in production. Throughout these years, evolving consumer preferences towards comfort and sustainable materials began shaping product offerings in the Polish market.

Production women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 36 461 thousand US dollars, marking a notable 14.9% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 0.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Poland's production volume of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 1 718 thousand units were produced, representing a substantial 23.2% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 14.6%.

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

Exports women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses from Poland

Exports in kind, M unit

Poland's export volume of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 82.6 million units, indicating a 13.9% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 66.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia remained the main buyers of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses from Poland. Germany accounted for 34.3% of exports in kind, Romania for 13.4%, and Czechia for 12.2%. Together, these three countries formed 59.9% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

Poland's export value of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 740.8 million US dollars, showing a steep 30.1% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 94.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Romania continued to be the leading destinations in Poland's export structure by value. Germany held 55.2% of exports in value terms, Czechia 7.7%, and Romania 6.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 68.9% of total export flows.

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 suits, jackets and dresses to Poland

Imports in kind, M unit

Poland's import volume of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 82.6 million units, which is 21.5% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 56.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in kind were Bangladesh, China, and India. Together, they accounted for 64.7% 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, M $ US

Poland's import value of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 835.9 million US dollars, reflecting a steep 32.3% year-on-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 86%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bangladesh, and Germany were the primary suppliers of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses to Poland in value terms. China contributed 27.4% of imports, Bangladesh 20.0%, and Germany 11.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 58.7% 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