Poland: Gloves Market 2024

Gloves Market Size in Poland

The Polish gloves market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Gloves Production in Poland

In value terms, gloves production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 186% against the previous year. Gloves production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gloves Exports

Exports from Poland

Gloves exports from Poland surged to X pairs in 2022, jumping by 25% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, gloves exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 84%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X pairs) was the main destination for gloves exports from Poland, accounting for a 11% share of total exports. Moreover, gloves exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X pairs), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X pairs), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +25.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+32.6% per year) and Hungary (+22.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for gloves, mittens and mitts (excluding knitted or crocheted) exports from Poland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+30.5% per year) and Sweden (+19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gloves export price stood at $X per pair in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gloves Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, gloves imports into Poland rose significantly to X pairs, growing by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +31.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, gloves imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), Germany (X pairs) and France (X pairs) were the main suppliers of gloves imports to Poland, together accounting for 22% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, India, Pakistan, Italy, Spain, Slovakia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +247.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest gloves suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, India, Pakistan, Spain, Vietnam and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +219.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 gloves import price stood at $X per pair in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Vietnam ($X per pair), while the price for Slovakia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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