Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Greece showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2021. Volume expanded to 12 283 thousand units in 2019, then contracted sharply to 7 087 thousand units in 2020, before rebounding to 9 692 thousand units in 2021.

Domestic production rose from 928 thousand units in 2018 to 1 798 thousand units in 2021. Imports and exports both surged in 2019, reaching 64 873 thousand units and 53 841 thousand units respectively, but then entered a prolonged decline. By 2024, imports had modestly recovered to 15 555 thousand units, while exports fell to 2 713 thousand units.

Fashion trends in 2024 highlighted high-waisted trousers, tailored and oversized silhouettes, and a growing consumer preference for comfortable knitted and crocheted trousers. These trends are shaping demand in the Greek market, contributing to the recent import increase and export reduction.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Greece's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts declined in 2020. The output was valued at 13 472 K $ US, representing a 9.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 818 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Greece produced 1 216 K units of women's knitted trousers and shorts, a 2.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest production volume occurred in 2018 at 928 K units, marking a 5.0% decline. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 252 K units, which saw the largest annual increase of 34.8%.

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

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Greece

Exports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 7.2-fold difference between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Greece exported 21 930 K units of women's knitted trousers and shorts, representing a sharp 59.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 53 841 K units, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 184.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and Hungary were the main destinations for Greece's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in kind. Italy accounted for 57.8% of exports, Bulgaria for 14.5%, and Hungary for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 79.8% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values fluctuated 3.1-fold between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Greece's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts totaled 52.4 M $ US, showing a strong contraction of 24.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 69.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 104.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria were notable buyers of women's knitted trousers and shorts from Greece in value terms. Italy accounted for 24.9% of exports, the United Kingdom for 12.1%, and Bulgaria for 10.0%. However, their combined share reached only 47.0% of total exports in value terms, indicating they were not dominant.

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

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

Imports women's knitted trousers and shorts to Greece

Imports in kind, K unit

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes fluctuated 4.1-fold between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Greece imported 27 801 K units of women's knitted trousers and shorts, marking a 57.1% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 64 873 K units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 105.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh were the main sources of women's knitted trousers and shorts imports to Greece in kind. China accounted for 69.1% of imports, Bulgaria for 7.7%, and Bangladesh for 4.9%. Together, these three countries represented 81.7% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Greece's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts declined in 2020. Imports came to 71.6 M $ US, down by 30.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 103.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 54.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, Bulgaria, and Belgium—together absorbed 51.0% of total imports in value terms of women's knitted trousers and shorts to Greece.

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

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