Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for men's woven trousers and shorts in Austria reached a high level in 2019, with a market size of 434.7 million US dollars. This coincided with a record turnover in clothing retail in the country, indicating strong consumer demand. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to an approximately 8% drop in textile and apparel retail turnover, directly impacting the market: its volume fell to 407.1 million US dollars.

After 2020, the market began to recover. By 2023, the market size had grown to 431.9 million US dollars, though still slightly below the 2019 level. The recovery was supported by a resumption of growth in clothing retail sales. By 2024, clothing retail turnover in Austria exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching around 67.5 billion euros, signaling a full recovery in consumer demand. Additionally, 2024 fashion trends, such as the comeback of overalls as a stylish segment, may influence preferences in the trousers and shorts category.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of men's woven trousers and shorts was valued at 49 223 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Austria produced 728 thousand units of men's woven trousers and shorts in 2020, marking a significant decline of 49.1% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 47.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019 at 41 195 thousand units, creating a 3.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Austria exported 12 242 thousand units of men's woven trousers and shorts, which represents a 70.3% decrease from the previous year. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, reaching 212.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Romania consistently formed the core group of markets for Austria's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in volume terms. Germany accounted for 35.2% of exports, Poland for 12.8%, and Romania for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Austria's export value of men's woven trousers and shorts declined in 2020. The country exported 226.9 million US dollars worth of these products that year, showing a substantial year-over-year decrease of 10.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, overall exports increased by 16.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 253.1 million US dollars, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Poland, and Romania remained Austria's key export partners in value terms. Germany represented 35.0% of export value, Poland accounted for 12.4%, and Romania contributed 9.3%. Collectively, these three markets made up 56.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports men's woven trousers and shorts to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Austria imported 41 449 thousand units of men's woven trousers and shorts, which was 25.6% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.9%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 55 686 thousand units, with the largest year-over-year increase also occurring that year at 21.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Bangladesh, Germany, and China were the primary sources for Austria's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts in volume terms. Bangladesh supplied 24.1% of imports, Germany provided 21.9%, and China contributed 7.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Austria's import value of men's woven trousers and shorts decreased in 2020. The country imported 584.8 million US dollars worth of these products that year, showing a modest 8.1% decline compared to the previous year. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 636.0 million US dollars, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, Germany, and China led as Austria's main suppliers of men's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Bangladesh accounted for 23.4% of import value, Germany represented 22.4%, and China contributed 7.8%. Their combined share reached 53.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020