Eastern Europe: Gloves Market 2025

Gloves Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European gloves market increased by 6.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gloves Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, gloves production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gloves Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of gloves, mittens and mitts (excluding knitted or crocheted) exported in Eastern Europe was estimated at X pairs, picking up by 11% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, gloves exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 44%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs) represented the main exporters of gloves, mittens and mitts (excluding knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Europe, together making up 54% of total exports. Ukraine (X pairs) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by the Czech Republic (8.9%) and Belarus (6%). The following exporters - Estonia (X pairs) and Slovakia (X pairs) - each reached a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest gloves supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with an 11% share.

In Poland, gloves exports increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.6% per year) and Estonia (+14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per pair, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, gloves export price increased by +46.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per pair), while Russia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+16.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gloves Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of gloves, mittens and mitts (excluding knitted or crocheted) imported in Eastern Europe expanded rapidly to X pairs, surging by 13% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, gloves imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X pairs), distantly followed by Russia (X pairs), Ukraine (X pairs), the Czech Republic (X pairs), Hungary (X pairs) and Slovakia (X pairs) represented the major importers of gloves, mittens and mitts (excluding knitted or crocheted), together comprising 82% of total imports. Belarus (X pairs) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gloves importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +24.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per pair in 2022, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per pair), while Belarus ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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