Poland: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish baby garment market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Baby Garment Production in Poland

In value terms, baby garment production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 33%. Baby garment production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exported from Poland stood at X units, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, baby garment exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for baby garment exports from Poland, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, baby garment exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+31.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+29.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from Poland, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +23.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+26.1% per year) and Romania (+25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby garment export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Belgium (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted), which increased by 5.4% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, baby garment imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X units), China (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of baby garment imports to Poland, together comprising 81% of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Morocco, Portugal and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +69.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest baby garment suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Turkey, Morocco, Portugal, Pakistan and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +57.4%, saw 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 average baby garment import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform