Men's knitted trousers and shorts market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for men's knitted trousers and shorts in Lithuania contracted, falling from 1.2 million pieces to 1.1 million pieces. This downward trend reversed sharply in 2021 when the market expanded by 35% to reach 1.5 million pieces, followed by another 27% surge in 2022 to a peak of 1.9 million pieces.

After an 18% contraction in 2023, the market recovered in 2024, growing 18% to 1.8 million pieces. This rebound was supported by the acceleration of textile personalization in Lithuania, as more companies and individuals sought customized clothing, which stimulated demand for knitted garments like trousers and shorts.

Production men's knitted trousers and shorts in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of men's knitted trousers and shorts has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 13 535 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 46.1% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 40.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 9 084 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania produced 693.5 thousand units of men's knitted trousers and shorts, representing a 36.3% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31.1%, averaging an annual rise of 9.4%. The lowest production volume was in 2020 at 508.8 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

Exports men's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

Following two years of decline, exports of men's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania rebounded in 2021. Shipments abroad totaled 982 thousand units, showing a solid 12.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 11.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 870 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania's exports of men's knitted trousers and shorts were highly diversified geographically. Russia accounted for 24.7% of exports in kind, Denmark for 13.7%, and the United Kingdom for 11.6%. Together, these three countries made up 50.0% of total exports, while the remaining 50.0% was spread across numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's export value of men's knitted trousers and shorts has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 16 422 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 37.5% rise year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 39.5%, averaging an annual increase of 11.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 11 196 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the largest buyers of men's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania in value terms, but none dominated the market. Denmark accounted for 16.9% of export value, Russia for 16.3%, and the United Kingdom for 15.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 48.5% of total export value, with the rest distributed among a wide range of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports men's knitted trousers and shorts to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of decrease, imports of men's knitted trousers and shorts into Lithuania picked up in 2021. The country imported 1 750 thousand units, a notable 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.9%, with an average annual rate of 4.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 1 442 thousand units, which also recorded the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

During 2018-2021, Poland, Italy, and China remained the main suppliers of men's knitted trousers and shorts to Lithuania in terms of volume. Poland accounted for 37.6% of imports in kind, Italy for 15.0%, and China for 10.0%. Together, these three countries made up 62.5% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's import value of men's knitted trousers and shorts has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 14 437 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 32.0% advance year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 135 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania's imports of men's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms were spread across a broad range of markets. Poland accounted for 22.5% of import value, Italy for 15.0%, and Latvia for 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 46.5% of total import flows, with the remainder coming from various other partners.

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

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