Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Lithuanian market for men's woven trousers and shorts contracted from 2.5 million units to 1.9 million units. The entry of new players and intensifying competition in the textile and apparel sector began reshaping consumer behavior from 2018 onwards. Regional trade patterns, with Poland being a significant exporter to the market, also characterized the market structure in 2019. The subsequent recovery saw market volume climb to 2.4 million units by 2022, though domestic production faced a persistent decline.

Local production fell substantially over the period, dropping to 914 thousand units in 2024. This was concurrently impacted by a widespread shortage of labor and skills mismatches in the manufacturing sector, which constrained output capacity. Market consumption was maintained during these years primarily through imports, as seen in the rise of the market size to 2.4 million units in 2024 despite lower production.

Projecting into 2025, import volumes surged to 4.2 million units while exports fell further. Regulatory changes effective from January 2025 reduced bureaucratic barriers for hiring foreign workers, potentially alleviating labor constraints for local manufacturers. Simultaneously, emerging fashion trends, including cargo and wool trousers, were noted as factors likely to stimulate consumer demand and further segment the market.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of contraction, Lithuania's production of men's woven trousers and shorts rebounded in 2021. Output reached 20 567 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 22.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 16 745 thousand US dollars, when it experienced its largest decline of 11.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Lithuania's production of men's woven trousers and shorts in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output stood at 931 thousand units, representing a moderate decrease of 4.0% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%.

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

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

Lithuania's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in physical terms decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 1 720 thousand units, down 5.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports dropped by 36.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 13.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in physical terms were Russia, accounting for 36.4% of exports, Denmark with 21.4%, and Germany at 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of total export flows.

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 exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value was 43 575 thousand US dollars, remaining essentially unchanged compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 22.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 8.2%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, Russia, Denmark, and Germany were the leading destinations for Lithuania's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Russia accounted for 26.5% of export value, Denmark for 21.6%, and Germany for 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 63.6% of total export value.

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 woven trousers and shorts to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

Following two years of reduction, Lithuania's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts in physical terms increased in 2021. The country imported 3 041 thousand units, showing a strong rise of 11.8% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 23.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 721 thousand units, when imports saw their largest drop of 20.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Belgium were the top suppliers of men's woven trousers and shorts to Lithuania in physical terms. Germany accounted for 23.8% of imports, Poland for 19.1%, and Belgium for 10.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 52.9% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of men's woven trousers and shorts in value terms amounted to 48 691 thousand US dollars, showing a robust gain of 23.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 39 475 thousand US dollars, when imports experienced their largest decline of 16.5%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Poland, and Italy formed the largest group of suppliers of men's woven trousers and shorts to Lithuania in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.1% of import value, Poland for 15.6%, and Italy for 12.7%. However, their combined contribution was limited to 47.4% of total import value, reflecting a diversified supplier structure.

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

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