Knitted pantyhose and tights market in Estonia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for knitted pantyhose and tights experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2025. After a sharp contraction in 2019, when the market size fell to 1 498 thousand US dollars, consumption recovered steadily, peaking at 3 568 thousand US dollars in 2023. This overall growth trajectory occurred alongside a general decline in domestic production until 2022, after which output rebounded in 2023 before moderating again. Trade flows were also dynamic, with import values fluctuating and export volumes declining substantially from a high in 2019.

A key global influence coincided with the market's expansion in 2022, when worldwide pantyhose production and consumption reached a peak, with exports rising by 12%. This buoyant international environment likely supported demand within Estonia, contributing to the market's growth to 3 328 thousand US dollars that year. The subsequent stabilization and slight adjustment in market size in 2024 aligned with a broader normalization following the earlier global peak.

Production knitted pantyhose and tights in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's knitted pantyhose and tights production has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, output was valued at 342 000 US dollars, showing a modest 4.5% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 35%, with an average annual decline of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following two years of decline, Estonia's knitted pantyhose and tights production increased in 2021. The country produced 76 400 units, marking a slight 0.9% rise compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 43.8%, with an average annual decline of 17.5%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 75 700 units, which saw the largest annual decline of 38.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports knitted pantyhose and tights from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

Estonia's exports of knitted pantyhose and tights declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. The country exported 622 000 units, representing a 35.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 60.9%, with an average annual decline of 26.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 756 000 units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 45.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia were Estonia's main export destinations for knitted pantyhose and tights in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 51.5% of exports, Latvia for 22.4%, and Slovenia for 16.6%. Together, these three countries absorbed 90.6% of Estonia's total exports in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Estonia's exports of knitted pantyhose and tights reached their highest value in 2019 and their lowest in 2021, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3 times. In 2021, exports were valued at 1 527 000 US dollars, down 21.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 538 000 US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 111.0%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 57.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia consistently led Estonia's export structure for knitted pantyhose and tights in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 32.3% of exports, Finland for 32.0%, and Latvia for 18.5%. Together, these three countries represented 82.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports knitted pantyhose and tights to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Estonia imported 2 035 000 units of knitted pantyhose and tights, representing a 4.8% increase from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 43.8%, with an average annual decline of 17.5%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 941 000 units, which saw the largest annual decline of 62.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 107 000 units, which experienced the largest annual increase of 41.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Hong Kong, and China were the leading sources of Estonia's imports of knitted pantyhose and tights in volume terms. Italy accounted for 50.7% of imports, Hong Kong for 14.6%, and China for 11.2%. Together, these three countries supplied 76.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's imports of knitted pantyhose and tights were valued at 4 022 000 US dollars, showing a limited 4.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 23.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 836 000 US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 31.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 581 000 US dollars, which experienced the largest annual increase of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, China, and Serbia remained the principal suppliers of knitted pantyhose and tights to Estonia in value terms. Italy accounted for 43.6% of imports, China for 19.4%, and Serbia for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented 69.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021