Russian Federation: Sportswear Market 2025

Sportswear Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sportswear market expanded markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Sportswear consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sportswear Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sportswear production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 40%. Sportswear production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sportswear Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the third consecutive year, Russia recorded growth in overseas shipments of track suits, ski suits and swimwear, which increased by 34% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sportswear exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and Ukraine (X units) were the main destinations of sportswear exports from Russia, together accounting for 77% of total exports. Croatia, the United States, Armenia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +82.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sportswear exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports. The United States, Croatia, China and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +82.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sportswear export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sportswear Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of track suits, ski suits and swimwear imported into Russia expanded significantly to X units, increasing by 11% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sportswear imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest sportswear supplier to Russia, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, sportswear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), fivefold. Sri Lanka (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+18.3% per year) and Sri Lanka (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of track suits, ski suits and swimwear to Russia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Cambodia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+9.5% per year) and Cambodia (+24.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sportswear import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per unit), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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