Woven gloves, mittens and mitts market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Hungarian market for woven gloves, mittens, and mitts experienced a notable shift. The market value fell from 4.8 million USD in 2018 to 3.1 million USD in 2019 and further to 2.8 million USD in 2020. In physical terms, volume initially rose from 887 thousand pairs in 2018 to 1,079 thousand pairs in 2019, before dropping sharply to 666 thousand pairs in 2020.

Trade data from 2021 to 2025 indicates ongoing market activity. Import values fluctuated, reaching 6.1 million USD in 2025 after a low of 3.9 million USD in 2020. Exports showed significant growth, peaking at 3.3 million USD in 2023, reflecting increased international shipments from Hungary.

By 2024, fashion trends began influencing the market, with woven and long opera-style gloves gaining popularity alongside a focus on minimalist, timeless designs and premium materials like lambskin and cashmere linings. In 2025, the arrival of premium lambskin gloves and limited editions, coupled with the strengthening of e-commerce and sales outsourcing in Hungary, further shaped market dynamics and consumer access.

Production woven gloves and mittens in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Hungary, the production value of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts reached 188.3 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a strong year-over-year increase of 23.1%. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2020, production actually decreased by 4.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.6%. The lowest point was in 2019, with a value of 153.0 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the largest drop of 22.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, 2u

Hungary produced 11 602 units of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in 2020, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the three-year span from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.0%. The minimum output was recorded in 2019 at 10 401 units, and that year experienced the steepest decline of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, 2u

Exports woven gloves and mittens from Hungary

Exports in kind, K 2u

The export volume of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts from Hungary showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 944 thousand units, but dropped to a low of 347 thousand units in 2021, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these years. The 2021 figure represented a sharp decrease of 59.9% from 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 128.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Poland, and Romania were the top destinations for Hungary's exports of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in terms of volume. Ukraine accounted for 36.8% of exports, Poland for 24.3%, and Romania for 7.9%. Together, these three countries made up 69.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Hungary's exports of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in value terms grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 1 992 thousand US dollars, up 66.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 60.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 17.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 102 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the biggest decline of 11.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Slovakia, and Romania were the main markets for Hungary's exports of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in value terms. Sweden absorbed 35.9% of exports, Slovakia 10.4%, and Romania 9.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 56.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports woven gloves and mittens to Hungary

Imports in kind, K 2u

In 2021, Hungary imported 1 731 thousand units of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts, a solid increase of 13.9% compared to 2020. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 2 013 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 24.5%. The biggest increase was in 2019, surging by 56.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, China, Slovakia, and Poland were the leading suppliers of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts to Hungary in terms of volume. China contributed 21.8% of imports, Slovakia 10.8%, and Poland 10.6%. However, their combined share was only 43.2% of total imports, indicating a diversified sourcing structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Hungary's imports of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in value terms rebounded in 2021. Imports totaled 4 421 thousand US dollars, up 14.7% from 2020. However, over the full period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 24.6%, averaging an annual decline of 9.0%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 3 853 thousand US dollars, and the largest drop was in 2019 with a 30.7% decrease.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary's imports of woven gloves, mittens, and mitts in value terms were spread across multiple markets. France accounted for 18.2% of imports, China for 15.4%, and Germany for 13.3%. Together, these three countries made up just 46.9% of total import flows, reflecting a broad and varied supplier base.

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

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