Eastern Europe: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European non-knitted men apparel market expanded to $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 8.7% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel exports in Eastern Europe shrank to X units, waning by -5.9% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 44% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), Romania (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Bulgaria (X units), together constituting a 41% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ukraine (X units) and Russia (X units) - together made up 6.8% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (+11.7%), Russia (+10.9%) and the Czech Republic (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bulgaria (-1.8%), Ukraine (-2.6%) and Romania (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Slovakia and Russia increased by +20, +3.9 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 17% share.

In Poland, non-knitted men apparel exports increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (-3.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 3%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Europe stood at X units, surging by 5.6% against the year before. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +19.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +15.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units), Russia (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Romania (X units) was the key importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Europe, making up 84% of total import. Hungary (X units) held a 4.8% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while Ukraine ($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 Czech Republic (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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