Men's woven trousers and shorts market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Russian market for men's woven trousers and shorts experienced notable fluctuations. After a slight contraction to 51.1 mn units in 2019 and 49.7 mn units in 2020, demand rebounded sharply to 55.6 mn units in 2021. The market then stabilized in 2022 before surging to a peak of 65.6 mn units in 2023, driven by a significant increase in imports to 57.3 mn units. Domestic production varied during this period, rising from 9.0 mn units in 2018 to 10.3 mn units in 2022 but then declining to 9.6 mn units in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume fell to 61.5 mn units, with production dropping to 9.2 mn units and imports decreasing to 53.8 mn units. This contraction coincided with the expansion of mandatory clothing labeling in Russia from April 1, 2024, which included knitted suits and trousers, increasing administrative costs and compliance burdens for manufacturers and importers. The labeling requirements were further extended in 2025, covering men's and children's trousers, shorts, and overalls made of knitwear, contributing to a steep decline in domestic production to 7.6 mn units that year.

Production men's woven trousers and shorts in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 10 114 thousand units of men's woven trousers and shorts, marking a 15.5% increase compared to 2020. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 8 755 thousand units, which saw the largest decline of 10.2% during the period. Over the 2018-2021 timeframe, production grew by 12%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

Exports men's woven trousers and shorts from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 278 thousand units, with the largest decline of 25.0% recorded that year. In 2020, exports surged by 75.2%, the largest increase observed. By 2021, cross-border shipments of men's woven trousers and shorts from Russia peaked at 2 607 thousand units, representing a 16.4% advance from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2021 and the low in 2019 was twofold.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the main destinations for Russia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in kind. Kazakhstan accounted for 37.3% of exports, Belarus for 29.9%, and Ukraine for 20.8%, together making up 87.9% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia exported men's woven trousers and shorts worth 23.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 24.5% increase compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 19.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 19.9%, with an annualized rate of 6.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine formed the primary cluster of markets for Russia's exports of men's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Kazakhstan held a 40.3% share, Belarus 31.2%, and Ukraine 8.6%, collectively accounting for 80.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports men's woven trousers and shorts to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year reduction, imports of foreign men's woven trousers and shorts into Russia increased. In 2021, Russia imported approximately 48 622 thousand units, showing a strong gain of 15.4% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 42 147 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.3%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 7.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam were the main sources of imports of men's woven trousers and shorts into Russia in kind. Bangladesh contributed 32.5% of imports, China 20.6%, and Vietnam 8.9%, together accounting for 62.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, shipments of men's woven trousers and shorts from abroad to Russia amounted to 503.3 million US dollars, up by 21.4% from a year earlier. The lowest value was in 2020 at 414.5 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 15.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 6.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.1%.

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

During 2018-2021, Bangladesh, China, and Turkey led as the top suppliers of men's woven trousers and shorts to Russia in value terms. Bangladesh accounted for 24.8% of imports, China for 18.6%, and Turkey for 10.3%, jointly making up 53.8% of total imports.

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

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