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Men's knitted trousers and shorts market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for men's knitted trousers and shorts in Estonia experienced strong growth from 2018 to 2022, with volume increasing from 328 000 to 726 000 units. After a peak in 2022, the market contracted in 2023 before recovering slightly to 649 000 units in 2024.

This expansion was accompanied by a steady decline in domestic production, which fell from 149 000 to 69 000 units over the same period. Imports, in contrast, rose substantially from 305 000 to 760 000 units by 2024, becoming the dominant supply source. Export volumes fluctuated without a clear trend, ranging between 94 000 and 180 000 units annually.

Preliminary data for 2025 shows imports reaching 1 027 000 units and exports at 183 000 units, indicating a continued upward trend in foreign supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production men's knitted trousers and shorts in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of men's knitted trousers and shorts in monetary terms rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output was valued at 1 963 K $ US, marking a 14.6% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 19.6%, with an annualized decline of 7.0%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 1 713 K $ US, following the largest drop of 18.7% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	(13.6%)	14.6%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Estonia's production of men's knitted trousers and shorts in physical terms continued to decline for the third year in a row. In 2021, output totaled 77.4 K units, representing a sharp decrease of 28.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 48.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of decline of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.5%)	(5.6%)	(28.1%)	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports men's knitted trousers and shorts from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

Estonia's exports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in physical terms saw a significant drop in 2021, with 93.7 K units shipped, down 34.4% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 26.2%, averaging an annual decline of 9.6%. The peak was in 2020 at 143.0 K units, when exports surged by 27.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	27.1%	(34.4%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Finland were the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in physical terms. Sweden accounted for 44.1% of exports, Norway for 29.1%, and Finland for 7.1%, together making up 80.3% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's exports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in monetary terms amounted to 2 700 K $ US, a decrease of 13.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 9.3%, with an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 115 K $ US, when exports grew by 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	11.4%	(13.3%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Finland led as the top buyers of men's knitted trousers and shorts from Estonia in value terms. Sweden held a 37.7% share, Norway 32.5%, and Finland 7.3%, collectively accounting for 77.5% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports men's knitted trousers and shorts to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

Estonia's imports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in physical terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 568.4 K units, a strong increase of 20.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 86.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 23.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.5%	7.3%	20.8%	23.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, China, and Bangladesh were the main sources of imports in physical terms for Estonia's men's knitted trousers and shorts. Poland contributed 34.9% of imports, China 19.2%, and Bangladesh 17.8%, together comprising 71.8% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in monetary terms continued to rise for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 4 642 K $ US, up 37.7% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 75.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.7%	7.6%	37.7%	20.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and Bangladesh remained the leading suppliers of men's knitted trousers and shorts to Estonia in value terms. China accounted for 27.2% of imports, Poland for 12.8%, and Bangladesh for 11.6%, jointly making up 51.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io