Women's woven blouses and shirts market in Latvia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of women's woven blouses and shirts in Latvia fell sharply from 284.6 thousand units to 53.9 thousand units, while the market size dropped from 796.5 thousand units to 502.2 thousand units. The Latvian textile sector, with its cultural emphasis on natural materials and high-quality production, supported small and medium enterprises, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions that significantly reduced manufacturing and retail activity.

From 2021 onward, imports and exports began to recover, with imports rising from 565.9 thousand units in 2021 to 848.8 thousand units in 2025 and exports increasing from 121.0 thousand units to 212.9 thousand units. This rebound was driven by shifting consumer preferences toward sustainable and ethically produced clothing, aligning with Latvian producers' focus on ecological concepts, and the continued importance of offline retail channels where consumers prefer to try garments in person.

Throughout the period, Latvia's apparel industry maintained its competitive edge through advanced technical capabilities such as embroidery and laser cutting, and a strong tradition of using natural fibers like flax and hemp. These factors helped the market adapt to changing trends, including the growing demand for casual and versatile women's shirts and blouses.

Production women's woven blouses and shirts in Latvia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Latvia's production of women's woven blouses and shirts in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 988 K $ US, marking an abrupt decrease of 64.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 68.6%, which equates to an annualized decline rate of 32.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Latvia's production volume of women's woven blouses and shirts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 53.9 K units were produced, down by 77.6% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 81.1%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 42.6%.

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

Exports women's woven blouses and shirts from Latvia

Exports in kind, K unit

The volume of women's woven blouses and shirts exported from Latvia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 121.0 K units, reflecting a sharp drop of 37.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 67.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Russia, and Sweden were the primary buyers of women's woven blouses and shirts from Latvia in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 34.1% of exports, Russia for 21.8%, and Sweden for 17.5%. Together, these three countries represented 73.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Latvia's exports of women's woven blouses and shirts in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 3 698 K $ US, reflecting a solid fall of 21.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 35.1%, with a CAGR of -13.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 803 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 1.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Russia, and Sweden were the main markets for Latvia's exports of women's woven blouses and shirts in value terms. Denmark accounted for 40.5% of exports, Russia for 27.3%, and Sweden for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 79.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's woven blouses and shirts to Latvia

Imports in kind, K unit

Latvia's import volume of women's woven blouses and shirts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 565.9 K units, which is 11.7% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 35.7%, with a CAGR of -13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Lithuania, and Germany were consistently the main sources for imports of women's woven blouses and shirts to Latvia in volume terms. Poland accounted for 30.8% of imports, Lithuania for 18.7%, and Germany for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 62.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia's imports of women's woven blouses and shirts in monetary terms amounted to 8 592 K $ US, reflecting a gradual increase of 4.7% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 208 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 10.7%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 9 192 K $ US, with the largest increase of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for imports of women's woven blouses and shirts to Latvia in value terms were Poland, Italy, and Germany. Poland accounted for 20.0% of imports, Italy for 15.6%, and Germany for 14.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.3% of total import flows.

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

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