Women's knitted trousers and shorts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for women's knitted trousers and shorts in Spain showed notable shifts. Market volume expanded to 88.6 million units (319.5 million US dollars) in 2019, but contracted to 79.0 million units (281.2 million US dollars) in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted textile production and dampened consumer spending.

Following the pandemic, the market recovered and reached 95.1 million units (321.0 million US dollars) by 2024. This rebound was propelled by the sustained growth of fashion e-commerce, which broadened product accessibility and boosted sales, alongside regulatory advances like Spain's Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils that enforced circular economy principles and encouraged sustainable practices in the textile industry. Continuous innovation in knitwear fabrics and evolving fashion trends toward comfortable, wide-leg trousers further stimulated consumer demand during this period.

Production women's knitted trousers and shorts in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 19 079 thousand US dollars, marking a 19.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.2%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 838 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 29.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Spain's production of women's knitted trousers and shorts has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 782 thousand units were produced, down 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 25.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 9.2%. The peak was in 2018 with 2 534 thousand units, which saw the largest increase of 6.5%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.5%.

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

Exports women's knitted trousers and shorts from Spain

Exports in kind, M unit

Spain's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 78.2 million units, a substantial rise of 14.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 30.5%, with an average annual increase of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts were distributed across numerous markets. France accounted for 20.0% of exports in kind, Italy for 17.3%, and Portugal for 12.1%, together making up 49.5% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of women's knitted trousers and shorts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 442.4 million US dollars, up 22.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 32%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. France represented 17.4% of exports in value, Italy 15.1%, and Portugal 9.7%, collectively accounting for 42.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports women's knitted trousers and shorts to Spain

Imports in kind, M unit

Spain's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume amounted to 155.4 million units, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.4%, with an average annual increase of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, China, and India were the top sources for Spain's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts in kind. Bangladesh accounted for 29.0% of imports, China for 15.1%, and India for 11.8%, together comprising 55.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of women's knitted trousers and shorts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 000 million US dollars, indicating a 7.4% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's import structure in value terms was highly diversified. Bangladesh accounted for 18.9% of imports in value, China for 17.1%, and Turkey for 12.7%, together making up 48.7% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets contributed the remaining 51.3%.

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

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