Women's knitted skirts market in Latvia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for women's knitted skirts in Latvia first increased from 173.2 thousand units to 189.3 thousand units, then contracted to 158.9 thousand units. The initial period was supported by a domestic textile industry focused on natural materials and high-quality knitwear, alongside a government plan promoting gender equality that could have influenced consumer spending. Domestic production, however, fell sharply from 25.8 thousand to 10.2 thousand units over these three years.

From 2021 onward, import volumes showed a recovery and growth trend, reaching 194.2 thousand units by 2025, while exports also expanded steadily. This phase was shaped by significant regulatory shifts, including Latvia's introduction of an Extended Producer Responsibility system for textiles in 2022, which increased costs and focus on sustainability. EU-wide rules on textile waste collection and packaging recycling, effective from 2025, further defined the market environment. Geopolitical challenges, notably the loss of Russian clientele, prompted Latvian designers to refocus on the local and Baltic markets, as highlighted at Riga Fashion Week 2025. Concurrently, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and rising consumer demand for ethical and sustainable fashion supported market evolution and encouraged new players.

Production women's knitted skirts in Latvia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Latvia's production of women's knitted skirts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 147.1 K $ US, marking a 32.9% decrease from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 59.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 26.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Latvia's production of women's knitted skirts dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 10 241 units were produced, showing a sharp decline of 39.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 60.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Exports women's knitted skirts from Latvia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Latvia's exports of women's knitted skirts reached 30.2 K units, a steep increase of 25.4% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 36.9%, with an annualized rate of 11.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 35.7%, while the largest decline was in 2020 at 19.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Estonia, and Denmark were the top buyers of women's knitted skirts from Latvia, accounting for 30.6%, 27.1%, and 16.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 74.2% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Latvia exported 650 K $ US worth of women's knitted skirts in 2021, a rise of 12.8% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 5.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 576 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Denmark, and Estonia were the principal destinations for Latvia's exports in value terms, with shares of 34.9%, 24.3%, and 17.2%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 76.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's knitted skirts to Latvia

Imports in kind, K unit

Latvia's imports of women's knitted skirts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 158.1 K units, an 8.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports fell by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 202.3 K units, which also saw the largest increase of 19.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 14.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Germany, and Lithuania formed the main cluster of markets for Latvia's imports in kind, with shares of 47.1%, 13.8%, and 11.5%, respectively. Together, they represented 72.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Latvia imported 1 652 K $ US worth of women's knitted skirts in 2021, reflecting a 28.7% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 29.2%, with an annualized rate of 8.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 13.7%.

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

In the period 2018-2021, the leading sources for Latvia's imports in value terms were Poland, Germany, and Italy, accounting for 27.7%, 20.0%, and 17.6% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they made up 65.2% of total import flows.

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

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