Austria: Women Knitwear Market 2025

Women Knitwear Market Size in Austria

The Austrian women knitwear market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -29.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Women Knitwear Production in Austria

In value terms, women knitwear production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Women Knitwear Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) from Austria surged to X units, growing by 16% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, women knitwear exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of women knitwear exports from Austria, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +83.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for women knitwear exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports. Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Greece and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +48.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average women knitwear export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (-6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Women Knitwear Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X units of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) were imported into Austria; with a decrease of -10.9% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women knitwear imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest women knitwear supplier to Austria, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, women knitwear imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X units), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+10.6% per year) and Poland (+52.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) to Austria, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+47.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average women knitwear import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :