Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Bulgaria grew from 11.8 thousand units in 2018 to 14.2 thousand units in 2019, before contracting sharply to 5.4 thousand units in 2020.

A recovery began in 2021, with the market reaching 6.7 thousand units, and accelerated to 10.5 thousand units in 2022. This period coincided with the introduction of legislative changes in corporate social responsibility affecting the textile industry's operating environment.

After a temporary dip to 8.3 thousand units in 2023, the market expanded again to 9.4 thousand units in 2024. The growth was supported by strong fashion trends, including the rising popularity of velvet trousers, knitted and crocheted styles, and eco-friendly materials. Additionally, major Bulgarian textile companies reported increased production and sales, supplying global fashion brands and responding to growing consumer demand for comfortable and stylish designs.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts increased after two years of decline. In 2020, output reached 43 866 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 69.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 66.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.4%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 25 866 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 1.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Bulgaria's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 744 thousand units, showing a sharp increase of 37.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 308 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 8.1% during that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decrease, Bulgaria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 779 thousand units, corresponding to a slight rise of 1.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 692 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Croatia, and Italy were the key partners for Bulgaria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in volume terms. Greece accounted for 34.7% of exports, Croatia for 15.0%, and Italy for 14.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year drop, Bulgaria's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts increased. In 2020, exports totaled 50 286 thousand US dollars, which is 8.2% higher compared to 2019. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 46 461 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 5.9%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Greece, Croatia, and Italy were the primary buyers of women's knitted trousers and shorts from Bulgaria in value terms. Greece accounted for 26.2% of exports, Croatia for 19.7%, and Italy for 13.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 59.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's knitted trousers and shorts to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of increase, Bulgaria's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts declined. In 2020, the country imported 8 400 thousand units, reflecting a sharp fall of 54.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 412 thousand units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 50.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, China, and Greece were the main suppliers of women's knitted trousers and shorts to Bulgaria in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 31.3% of imports, China for 22.9%, and Greece for 17.6%. Together, these three countries comprised 71.7% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, Bulgaria's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts declined. In 2020, import volume tallied 27 596 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decline of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 29 898 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.1%.

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

In the period 2017–2020, imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts to Bulgaria in value terms were spread across many countries. Germany accounted for 16.7% of imports, Belgium for 16.2%, and Greece for 14.7%. Jointly, these three countries represented only 47.5% of total import flows.

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

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