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

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for women's knitted and crocheted clothing expanded significantly from 101 million units in 2018 to 169 million units in 2023. This growth occurred despite a temporary contraction in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted consumer behavior towards online shopping. The subsequent recovery and surge were primarily driven by pent-up demand after the health crisis and the mass exit of major foreign brands like H&M and Nike in 2022, which created space filled by domestic production and alternative import sources.

The market's expansion was further supported by the steady development of e-commerce and marketplaces as key sales channels throughout the period. The introduction of mandatory labeling for textile products, starting in 2022, brought structural changes to the market by increasing transparency. By 2024, the market volume stabilized at 166 million units, reflecting the industry's adaptation to the new conditions, including the ongoing digitalization of retail and the planned expansion of labeling requirements to additional garment categories.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 37 066 thousand units of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses, marking a significant 24.2% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with production falling by 7.3%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase at 27.4%. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, production grew by 46.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K unit

Export data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2019, with exports at 2 781 thousand units, which represented a 38.0% decline. In 2020, exports surged by 202.9%, reaching a peak of 11 220 thousand units in 2021, a 33.2% increase from 2020. The gap between the 2019 trough and 2021 peak was fourfold.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 91.3% of Russia's total exports in kind of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses from Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 61.3 million US dollars, showing a strong 24.8% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 152.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 36.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine were the primary buyers of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses from Russia in value terms. Belarus accounted for 41.5% of exports, Kazakhstan for 37.7%, and Ukraine for 6.8%, together making up 85.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted suits, jackets and dresses to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year decline, imports of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses into Russia increased in 2021. Imports stood at 96 389 thousand units, marking a sharp 28.8% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest point was in 2020, with 74 815 thousand units, following a 6.0% decline in 2019. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 20.3%, with an average annual rate of 6.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh consistently led in the country structure of imports in kind for women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses into Russia. China accounted for 29.0% of imports, Uzbekistan for 19.1%, and Bangladesh for 16.3%, together representing 64.4% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, imports of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses into Russia totaled 502.0 million US dollars, up by 38.1% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 363.4 million US dollars, which saw an 18.2% decline. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 13.8%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Bangladesh, and Turkey remained the main markets for imports in value terms of women's knitted suits, jackets, and dresses to Russia. China accounted for 34.3% of imports, Bangladesh for 11.5%, and Turkey for 8.3%, jointly taking 54.0% of total import value.

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

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