Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Lithuania showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Volume grew steadily from 2.8 million pieces in 2018 to a peak of 4.6 million pieces in 2022, interrupted only by a slight dip in 2020. The most significant single-year expansion occurred in 2021, when the market jumped by 37% in volume and 54% in value to $24.3 million. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2023, with volume falling by 43% to 2.6 million pieces and value dropping by 28%. A partial recovery took place in 2024, bringing volume back to 3.1 million pieces.

The relationship between market volume and value indicated shifts in pricing or product composition. In 2020, volume declined by 4.5% while value increased by 1.6%, suggesting a move toward higher-priced items. The opposite pattern emerged in 2022, when a 16.6% volume increase coincided with a 6.6% value decrease, likely reflecting greater competition or a consumer shift to more affordable options.

For 2025, identified fashion trends in Lithuania point to a strong consumer focus on style, comfort, and a wide variety of models in women's trousers and shorts. Market sources also note growing diversity in consumer needs, including interest in shaping underwear, the use of fabrics like cotton, viscose, and elastane, and an emphasis on quality and comfort.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 17 371 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 36.1%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 45.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's production volume of women's knitted trousers and shorts rebounded. In 2021, 1 016 thousand units were produced, up 35.1% from 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, overall production fell by 14.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 752 thousand units, when production dropped by 26.6%.

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

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decreases, exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania rose. In 2021, export volume stood at 1 548 thousand units, a 16.7% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 3.4%, with an average annual rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 327 thousand units, when exports fell by 10.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Sweden, and Germany were significant buyers of women's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania, accounting for 22.9%, 12.7%, and 10.6% of export volume, respectively. Together, they made up 46.2% of total exports, while the remaining 53.8% was spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for women's knitted trousers and shorts from Lithuania have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 22 871 thousand US dollars, up 46.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 38.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 14 373 thousand US dollars, when exports declined by 12.7%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2018 to 2021 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Sweden, Russia, and Germany accounted for 17.4%, 15.2%, and 12.8% of export value, respectively, totaling 45.4%. The remaining 54.6% was shared among various other partners.

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

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

Imports women's knitted trousers and shorts to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania imported 4 475 thousand units of women's knitted trousers and shorts, a 29.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 41.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when imports fell by 0.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were the key partners for Lithuania's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts by volume. Poland accounted for 33.2%, Germany for 27.7%, and Italy for 10.8%, together making up 71.7% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's import value for women's knitted trousers and shorts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 29 830 thousand US dollars, a 59.4% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value surged by 71.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 19.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy formed the main group of partners for Lithuania's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts by value. Poland contributed 25.0%, Germany 24.8%, and Italy 12.7%, jointly representing 62.5% of total import value.

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

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