Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Austria, measured in value, expanded from 151.2 million US dollars in 2020 to 200.8 million in 2024. In physical volume, the market saw fluctuations, declining from 29.4 million units in 2020 to 23.1 million in 2021 before recovering to 33.4 million units in 2024. Domestic production remained limited, never exceeding 84 thousand units annually, indicating a heavy reliance on imports to meet demand.

Fashion trends significantly influenced consumer behavior during the period. In 2022, knitted trousers gained popularity as versatile office wear, with muted colors like beige and brown creating a natural, casual look. This shift in preferences, moving knitted trousers from home loungewear to acceptable workplace attire, broadened their usage occasions and supported overall market demand.

The market's value continued its upward trajectory into 2024, reaching 200.8 million US dollars, despite a contraction in import volumes in 2023. This suggests a consumer shift toward higher-value products or sustained interest in comfortable, stylish clothing that blends timeless design with modern flair.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts was valued at 4 015 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Austria produced 76 741 units of women's knitted trousers and shorts, remaining largely stable compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Austria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts declined in 2020. The country exported 16 265 thousand units, marking a 29.6% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 10.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 23 114 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in kind were distributed across a broad range of partners. Germany accounted for 20.3% of exports, Poland for 19.0%, and Czechia for 9.9%, with these three countries together representing 49.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of increase, Austria's export value of women's knitted trousers and shorts dropped in 2020. Exports totaled 142.4 million US dollars, down 9.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 16.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The highest value was in 2019 at 156.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms were spread across numerous countries. Germany contributed 21.8% of exports, Poland 18.1%, and Czechia 9.9%, with these three partners jointly accounting for 49.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports women's knitted trousers and shorts to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Austria's import volume of women's knitted trousers and shorts decreased in 2020. Imports stood at 45 619 thousand units, a significant drop of 16.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The maximum volume was in 2019 at 54 354 thousand units, which also recorded the largest increase of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Throughout 2017-2020, the key partners for Austria's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in kind were Bangladesh, accounting for 27.8% of imports, Cambodia with 13.0%, and China at 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 53.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's import value of women's knitted trousers and shorts increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 142.4 million US dollars, showing a slight rise of 1.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main partners for Austria's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in value terms were Bangladesh, contributing 24.5% of imports, China with 14.0%, and Cambodia at 13.6%. These three countries together accounted for 52.2% of total import flows.

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

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