Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for men's woven trousers and shorts in Italy declined from 101.8 million units to 81.2 million units. The initial decrease in 2019 occurred as the industry focused on sustainability and digital transformation. The sharp drop to 81.2 million units in 2020 was directly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted consumer demand and supply chains.

The market continued to contract in 2021, falling to 77.7 million units. However, 2022 saw a sharp rebound to 98.4 million units. This growth was driven by the mandatory separate collection of textile waste introduced in January 2022 and investments in circular economy projects under the national recovery plan, which stimulated market activity and demand.

In 2023, the market volume fell to 86.2 million units, pressured by persistent global trade tensions and tariffs that constrained imports. By 2024, the market stabilized at 86.7 million units, reflecting the impact of global economic factors and the adoption of new textile technologies such as non-wovens and engineered fabrics.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of men's woven trousers and shorts declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 653.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 12.7% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 748.5 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Italy's production of men's woven trousers and shorts fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 21 438 thousand units were produced, representing a 2.2% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 31 005 thousand units. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 29.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 35.7%.

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

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Italy

Exports in kind, M unit

Italy's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 28.6 million units, down 24.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts were distributed across a wide range of markets. Germany accounted for 12.7% of exports in volume, France for 12.0%, and Albania for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.1% of total exports, with numerous other destinations contributing smaller but meaningful shares.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 173 million US dollars, corresponding to a 14.5% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 373 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 7.4%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across multiple markets. Germany accounted for 13.1% of export value, France for 10.3%, and the United Kingdom for 9.2%. Combined, these three countries represented just 32.6% of total exports, with the remaining 67.4% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports men's woven trousers and shorts to Italy

Imports in kind, M unit

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts declined. In 2020, the country imported approximately 88.4 million units, equivalent to a 20.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 111.0 million units, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts came from a diverse set of suppliers. Bangladesh accounted for 31.7% of imports in volume, China for 10.3%, and Tunisia for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 49.7% of total imports, with the remaining 50.3% sourced from many smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 058 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.1% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 8.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 270 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's import value for men's woven trousers and shorts was spread across a wide partner landscape. Bangladesh accounted for 17.3% of import value, Tunisia for 12.7%, and China for 9.1%. Combined, these three countries represented only 39.1% of total imports, with a substantial 60.9% coming from many other nations.

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

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