Women's woven dresses market in Latvia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for woven women's dresses in Latvia stood at 640 thousand units. The historical shift from Soviet-era fashion to Western styles after independence laid the groundwork for the modern clothing market. By 2019, volume had increased to 658 thousand units, but in 2020 it fell to 534 thousand units.

The market recovered in 2021, reaching 750 thousand units, and continued growing to 781 thousand in 2022. This increase coincided with changing consumer preferences towards casual and practical apparel, as well as growing emphasis on sustainability in fashion. In 2023, the market stabilized at 786 thousand units, supported by expanding online sales and the influence of fashion influencers promoting local brands.

In 2024, market volume declined to 633 thousand units. Geopolitical challenges, including the loss of Russian clientele due to EU sanctions, put pressure on Latvian fashion, as noted in the context of Riga Fashion Week 2025, where designers adapted to focusing on the local Baltic market.

Production women's woven dresses in Latvia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, the production of women's woven dresses in Latvia rebounded. In 2021, output reached 4 217 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 46.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 16.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 883 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with a drop of 16.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following a two-year decrease, the production of women's woven dresses in Latvia saw an uptick. In 2021, Latvia produced 154.3 K units, representing a 5.2% gain compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 54.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 23.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 146.7 K units, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 50.3%.

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

Exports women's woven dresses from Latvia

Exports in kind, K unit

Foreign supplies of women's woven dresses from Latvia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Latvia exported 196.1 K units, down by 20.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Latvia's exports of women's woven dresses in kind were Russia, accounting for 30.6% of exports, Sweden at 16.9%, and Denmark with 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 57.6% of total export flows.

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

After two years of growth, women's woven dresses deliveries from Latvia declined. In 2021, exports stood at 7 689 K $ US, which is 2.7% lower than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 47.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 900 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 38.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key partners in Latvia's exports of women's woven dresses in value terms were Russia, with 42.6% of exports, Denmark at 12.7%, and Lithuania with 11.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.2% 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 dresses to Latvia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, the volume of women's woven dresses imports into Latvia reached 792.0 K units, reflecting a strong rise of 25.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 34.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 17.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a gain of 30.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading suppliers of women's woven dresses to Latvia in kind were Poland, accounting for 29.6% of imports, Lithuania at 17.5%, and Germany with 13.9%. Together, these three countries made up 60.9% of total imports in kind.

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, the imported volume of women's woven dresses into Latvia totalled 21 153 K $ US, constituting a sharp gain of 49.8% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 58.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 14.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the leading roles in Latvia's imports of women's woven dresses in value terms were played by Italy, with 18.7% of imports, Germany at 18.2%, and Poland with 15.8%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 52.7% 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