Slovenia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene non-knitted men apparel market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +52.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Slovenia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -28.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -54.2% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 96%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Slovenia, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia amounted to +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+47.2% per year) and Italy (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Slovenia were Croatia ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +104.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Denmark (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -31.8% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X units), China (X units) and Myanmar (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Slovenia, together comprising 57% of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pakistan, Germany, Turkey, Italy and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) were the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising 54% of total imports.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform