Poland: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Poland

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Polish non-knitted men apparel market, when its value decreased by -20.6% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Poland

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Poland

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -13.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Poland, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X units), eightfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+18.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Poland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+23.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -15.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Switzerland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -14.8% to X units for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier to Poland, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bangladesh amounted to +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.3% per year) and Pakistan (+21.6% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Poland, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bangladesh stood at +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.0% per year) and Pakistan (+20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -10% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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