Woven swimwear market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Import volumes of woven swimwear into Czechia fluctuated between 2018 and 2025, peaking at 1.9 million pieces in 2024 after a dip in prior years. In value terms, imports rose steadily, exceeding $14 million by 2025, indicating an increase in the average cost of imported items. Export value also grew significantly, particularly in 2023 when it reached $8.2 million, even as physical export volumes remained more moderate.

Domestic production of woven swimwear in Czechia declined in volume from 2022, falling from 183 thousand pieces in 2022 to 108 thousand in 2024. However, production value rose in 2023 to $3.6 million, reflecting a shift toward higher-priced models. The market volume in pieces dropped to 805 thousand in 2023 but recovered to 925 thousand in 2024. During 2022-2023, market dynamics were influenced by shifting consumer preferences: trends toward minimalism and clean lines in 2022, followed by the emergence of a new menstrual swimwear segment and the popularity of bold colors with metallic accents in 2023, which stimulated demand for more expensive products and supported market value.

By 2025, assortment trends emphasized retro styles, the return of tankinis, and a focus on quality and comfort, affecting product design and supply. Import volume declined to 1.7 million pieces in 2025, while export volume fell to 1 million pieces, though value indicators remained elevated. The market value in 2024 stood at $7.8 million, below the 2023 peak, but physical sales volume showed recovery.

Production woven swimwear in Czechia

According to Faostat, there is no production of woven swimwear in Czechia.

Exports woven swimwear from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

Czechia's woven swimwear exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, export volume reached 586 thousand units, marking a significant drop of 10.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 22.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 807 thousand units, which saw a 7.1% increase. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 19.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Slovakia were the key partners for Czechia's woven swimwear exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 48.2% of exports, Austria for 18.0%, and Slovakia for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% 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

After two years of growth, Czechia's woven swimwear exports in value terms declined. In 2021, export value totaled 4 586 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 6.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 4 910 thousand US dollars, which saw a 7.6% increase.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Italy led the structure of Czechia's woven swimwear exports in value terms. Germany contributed 44.8% of exports, Austria 12.2%, and Italy 7.8%. Combined, these three partners accounted for 64.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports woven swimwear to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

Czechia's imports of woven swimwear in volume terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 1 015 thousand units, reflecting a strong year-on-year decline of 12.5%. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.7%, with an average annual drop of 3.3%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1 461 thousand units, which experienced a 30.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 20.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and China were the top suppliers of woven swimwear to Czechia in volume terms. Myanmar accounted for 21.0% of imports, Bangladesh for 20.2%, and China for 18.7%. Together, these three countries made up 59.9% 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

In 2021, Czechia's woven swimwear imports in value terms reached 8 650 thousand US dollars, indicating a notable increase of 16.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 7.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner landscape for Czechia's woven swimwear imports in value terms was diverse. Poland, China, and Bangladesh were the leading partners, with Poland accounting for 23.4% of imports, China for 16.2%, and Bangladesh for 10.4%. However, together they represented only 50.0% of total flows, with the remaining 50.0% coming from many other countries.

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

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