Eastern Europe: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Market Size for Silk Shawls And Scarves in Eastern Europe

The East European silk shawl and scarf market plummeted to $X in 2022, declining by -23.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Silk Shawls And Scarves in Eastern Europe

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +42.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 51%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of silk shawls and scarves in Eastern Europe declined notably to X units, which is down by -22.8% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was near 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X units) and Romania (X units), together generating a 12% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belarus (X units), Latvia (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Hungary (X units) - together made up 12% of total exports.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of silk shawls and scarves. At the same time, Belarus (+38.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +38.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lithuania (-5.7%), Hungary (-9.3%), Latvia (-10.8%), Romania (-14.9%) and the Czech Republic (-23.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+50 p.p.), Belarus (+4 p.p.) and Lithuania (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Romania and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by -2.7% and -8.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest silk shawl and scarf supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at +6.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (-0.9% per year) and Romania (-9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 180%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+22.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports in Eastern Europe

Silk shawl and scarf imports shrank sharply to X units in 2022, reducing by -18.1% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for 43% of total imports. Romania (X units) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (12%), Hungary (6.3%), Lithuania (4.9%) and Slovakia (4.5%). The following importers - Russia (X units) and Latvia (X units) - each amounted to a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to silk shawl and scarf imports into Poland stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Romania (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +3.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (-3.9%), Lithuania (-5.1%), Slovakia (-5.3%), Latvia (-9.8%), the Czech Republic (-12.6%) and Russia (-34.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+24 p.p.), Romania (+16 p.p.), Hungary (+3.1 p.p.), Lithuania (+2.1 p.p.) and Slovakia (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Czech Republic (-3.7 p.p.) and Russia (-41.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported silk shawls and scarves in Eastern Europe, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to +2.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (-5.8% per year) and Romania (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 22%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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