Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for men's woven trousers and shorts in Estonia experienced a substantial increase in value from 13.9 million USD in 2018 to 23.9 million USD in 2024, marking growth of over 70%. This upward trend was interrupted only in 2020, when the market value dipped to 15.6 million USD.

In physical terms, market volume followed a more volatile path, peaking at 1.62 million units in 2023 after a notable contraction in 2020. From 2022 onward, annual volume stabilized at a high level between 1.58 and 1.62 million units.

The consistent expansion in market value, even during years with stable or slightly declining unit sales, indicates a shift toward higher-value products or increased average prices within the Estonian market.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Estonia, the production value of men's woven trousers and shorts reached 9 560 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 1.7% increase compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 653 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 9 402 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 9.0% was observed in 2019, whereas the largest decline of 11.7% took place in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 2.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Men's woven trousers and shorts production in Estonia has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output amounted to 531.4 thousand units, representing a 21.3% decrease compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 25.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.2%.

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

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of men's woven trousers and shorts from Estonia have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, shipments totaled 852 thousand units, down by 4.4% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 29.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Lithuania were the top buyers of men's woven trousers and shorts from Estonia in terms of volume. Finland accounted for 36.6% of exports, Sweden for 29.0%, and Lithuania for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 74.4% of total exports in kind.

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

After a two-year decline, the value of men's woven trousers and shorts exports from Estonia rebounded in 2021. Exports stood at 20 396 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 15.0% increase compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 17 737 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 16.8% occurring that year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 11.8%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 4.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Finland, and Latvia were the leading destinations for men's woven trousers and shorts exports from Estonia in value terms. Sweden accounted for 32.4% of exports, Finland for 29.0%, and Latvia for 10.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 71.8% 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 men's woven trousers and shorts to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year decline, imports of men's woven trousers and shorts into Estonia increased in 2021. Imports reached 1 575 thousand units, up by 8.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 452 thousand units, with the largest decline of 17.0% occurring that year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 15.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan were the primary sources for men's woven trousers and shorts imports into Estonia by volume. Bangladesh accounted for 23.4% of imports, China for 16.8%, and Pakistan for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 50.9% 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 imported men's woven trousers and shorts valued at 29 100 thousand US dollars, showing a robust year-on-year increase of 21.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 23 931 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.9% occurring that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 6.9%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 2.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the import structure for men's woven trousers and shorts into Estonia in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. China accounted for 14.6% of imports, Bangladesh for 11.9%, and the Netherlands for 9.3%. These three countries jointly represented 35.7% of total flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 64.3%.

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

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