Ukraine: Women Knitwear Market 2025

Women Knitwear Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian women knitwear market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth 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, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Women Knitwear Production in Ukraine

In value terms, women knitwear production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Women knitwear production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Knitwear Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, exports of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted) from Ukraine contracted to X units, shrinking by -14.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women knitwear exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), Denmark (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of women knitwear exports from Ukraine, together comprising 76% of total exports. Lithuania and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for women knitwear exported from Ukraine worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +30.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 women knitwear export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Poland (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Knitwear Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of women's or girls' clothing (knitted or crocheted), when their volume decreased by -11.5% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, women knitwear imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Turkey (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main suppliers of women knitwear imports to Ukraine, together comprising 88% of total imports. Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest women knitwear suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +43.2%, 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

In 2022, the average women knitwear import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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