Poland: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish men swimwear market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Men swimwear consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Men Swimwear Production in Poland

In value terms, men swimwear production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 114%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), when their volume increased by 44% to X units. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 379% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, men swimwear exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 461%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for men swimwear exports from Poland, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, men swimwear exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), sevenfold. Ukraine (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +36.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+47.5% per year) and Ukraine (+32.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exports from Poland, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +48.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+49.6% per year) and Italy (+18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average men swimwear export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, men swimwear export price increased by +54.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports into Poland

Men swimwear imports into Poland surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 25% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of men swimwear imports to Poland, with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +229.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) to Poland, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+23.6% per year) and Italy (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average men swimwear import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, men swimwear import price increased by +68.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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