Women's knitted dresses market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted dresses in Estonia grew to 674 thousand pieces in 2019, driven by local producers and retailers actively introducing new styles and materials, coupled with the expansion of e-commerce platforms that improved product accessibility. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and imposed retail restrictions in 2020, causing the market volume to drop sharply to 540 thousand pieces.

Post-pandemic adaptation fueled a recovery in 2021, with the market reaching 654 thousand pieces as sustained demand for comfortable, functional homewear aligned with ongoing launches of new products by local designers and manufacturers. By 2022, growth slowed to 660 thousand pieces, reflecting market stabilization supported by the entry of new players and expanded offerings in segments like plus-size and eco-friendly dresses.

Market volume subsequently declined to 577 thousand pieces in 2023 and further to 559 thousand pieces in 2024.

Production women's knitted dresses in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of women's knitted dresses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 603 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decrease of 16.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 39.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 15.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Estonia's production of women's knitted dresses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 45.4 thousand units were produced, marking a dramatic drop of 36.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 61.3%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 27.1%.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

After a two-year decline, the volume of women's knitted dresses exported from Estonia increased in 2021. Exports stood at 67.7 thousand units, which is 9.6% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 44.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 17.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 61.8 thousand units, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 29.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Estonia's exports of women's knitted dresses in kind were Finland, accounting for 33.7% of exports, Sweden at 18.5%, and Latvia at 17.1%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of total export flows.

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 decrease, Estonia's export value of women's knitted dresses increased in 2021. Exports amounted to 1 948 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic rise of 39.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 19.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 395 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 30.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of women's knitted dresses in value terms were Finland, with 33.7% of exports, Latvia at 20.7%, and Sweden at 9.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 63.8% 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 women's knitted dresses to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

Estonia imported 530.2 thousand units of women's knitted dresses in 2021, constituting an abrupt rise of 27.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 6.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 530.2 thousand units, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 20.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Estonia's imports of women's knitted dresses in kind were Bangladesh, accounting for 25.5% of imports, China at 24.8%, and Turkey at 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 61.2% 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

After a two-year reduction, Estonia's imports of women's knitted dresses increased in 2021. Imports came to 7 783 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 51.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 23.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 124 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 16.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets — China, Bangladesh, and Turkey — together accounted for 55.5% of total imports in value terms of women's knitted dresses to Estonia.

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

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