Czech Republic: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech men swimwear market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +85.9% against 2016 indices. Men swimwear consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Men Swimwear Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, men swimwear production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 205%. Men swimwear production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) decreased by -11.6% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 383%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for men swimwear exports from the Czech Republic, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, men swimwear exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X units), twofold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +130.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+91.2% per year) and Poland (+41.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +94.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+51.3% per year) and Austria (+79.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average men swimwear export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Men swimwear imports into the Czech Republic declined to X units in 2021, shrinking by -13.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of men swimwear imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +80.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest men swimwear suppliers to the Czech Republic were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +70.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average men swimwear import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, men swimwear import price increased by +77.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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