{"id":3831,"date":"2026-04-30T06:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ut.lt\/?post_type=naujienos&p=3831"},"modified":"2026-04-30T06:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:09:06","slug":"utenos-trikotazas-grew-export-revenue-and-its-in-house-apparel-brand","status":"publish","type":"naujienos","link":"https:\/\/www.ut.lt\/en\/news\/utenos-trikotazas-grew-export-revenue-and-its-in-house-apparel-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Utenos Trikota\u017eas grew export revenue and its in-house apparel brand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the first quarter of 2026, SBA Group textile company Utenos Trikota\u017eas sustained growth across its core business areas. Company revenue for the quarter rose 5% to EUR 4.8 million, while group pre-tax loss narrowed by almost half year-on-year, to EUR 222 thousand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Export sales \u2013 growth in particular markets<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company’s main sales segment \u2013 contract manufacturing for international brands \u2013 grew 3.5% in the first quarter to reach EUR 4.2 million. Targeted reinforcement of the customer portfolio drove steady growth in key export markets: sales in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) climbed 10.7% to EUR 2.8 million, and sales in the Nordic markets rose 22.5% to EUR 0.6 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for consolidated results, Utenos Trikota\u017eas Group revenue amounted to EUR 4.8 million, 6.5% lower than a year earlier. This change is directly linked to structural decisions implemented in 2025 \u2013 the discontinuation of subsidiary \u0160atrija, following the opening of insolvency proceedings, and the sale of the controlling stake in Ukraine-based subsidiary Mrija. Excluding the impact of these companies, the core business maintained its growth trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UTENOS brand \u2013 the fastest-growing business segment<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a several-year hiatus, renewed investment in the Utenos Trikota\u017eas in-house apparel brand has begun to deliver results \u2013 sales in this segment grew 15.7% in the first quarter to EUR 0.6 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe sales dynamics confirm that targeted investments in our own brand \u2013 including product development and collaboration with Lithuanian fashion designers \u2013 are paying off. We will continue to develop this direction, with a current focus on optimizing sales channels and strengthening the team,\u201d says Nomeda Kau\u010dikien\u0117, CEO of Utenos Trikota\u017eas.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Results shaped by seasonality and geopolitical factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the company\u2019s CEO, the first half of the year is traditionally slower for the textile sector, while this year the environment is further affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions. This results in higher volatility in raw material and energy prices, as well as more cautious order planning by clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBased on current order volumes and customer outlook, we see grounds for more positive expectations in the second half of the year. We will continue to strategically combine our two business directions \u2013 higher value-added contract manufacturing for export customers and our own Lithuanian fashion brand, designed and produced closer to the end consumer,” adds Nomeda Kau\u010dikien\u0117.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3830,"template":"","naujienu_kategorijos":[23,22],"class_list":["post-3831","naujienos","type-naujienos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","naujienu_kategorijos-financial-results","naujienu_kategorijos-for-investors"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUtenos Trikota\u017eas grew export revenue and its in-house apparel brand - Utenos | Customized Jersey Specialists<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ut.lt\/en\/news\/utenos-trikotazas-grew-export-revenue-and-its-in-house-apparel-brand\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Utenos Trikota\u017eas grew export revenue and its in-house apparel brand - Utenos | Customized Jersey Specialists\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In the first quarter of 2026, SBA Group textile company Utenos Trikota\u017eas sustained growth across its core business areas. 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