Women's woven dresses market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven dresses in Lithuania experienced a significant rise in value from $16.4 million in 2018 to $31.0 million in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by a consumer shift towards sustainable fashion and natural materials like linen, which spurred the entry of new local brands focused on ethical production. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated demand for comfortable casual wear and boosted online sales, further reshaping purchasing behavior.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume contracted sharply from 1.49 million units to 0.70 million units in 2024, while the market value fell to $24.5 million. The earlier trends towards sustainability and local production persisted, but the overall market size declined during this period.

Production women's woven dresses in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of women's woven dresses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 25 275 thousand US dollars, marking a slight drop of 1.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 33.2%, which equates to an annualized decline rate of 12.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Women's woven dresses production in Lithuania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Lithuania produced 1 105 thousand units, representing a gradual fall of 8.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 38.8%, translating to an annualized rate of decline of 15.1%.

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

Exports women's woven dresses from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania's exports of women's woven dresses stood at 1 476 thousand units, showing a strong gain of 21.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 710 thousand units, while the minimum was in 2020 at 1 219 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 28.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the buyer portfolio for women's woven dresses from Lithuania was broad. Russia accounted for 13.9% of exports in kind, Belarus for 13.7%, and the United Kingdom for 10.7%. Together, these three countries contributed 38.2% of total exports in kind, with many other countries holding smaller but significant shares.

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

After a two-year decrease, women's woven dresses exports from Lithuania increased in 2021. Exports reached 29 133 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited advance of 4.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 38.3%, which equates to an annualized decline rate of 14.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 27 857 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 32.1%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, the United Kingdom was the largest buyer of women's woven dresses from Lithuania in value terms, accounting for 17.0% of exports, followed by Russia at 12.9% and France at 11.7%. Together, these three countries made up 41.6% of total exports in value terms, against a backdrop of numerous smaller 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 woven dresses to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

Lithuania imported a total of 1 473 thousand units of women's woven dresses in 2021, corresponding to a notable gain of 15.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 25%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 19.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 9.1%.

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

During 2018–2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were important suppliers of women's woven dresses to Lithuania. Poland accounted for 25.3% of imports in kind, Germany for 15.1%, and Italy for 9.3%. Their combined share reached 49.6% of total imports in kind, with the remaining 50.4% distributed among many other partners.

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

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of women's woven dresses totalled 33 692 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 35.4% year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 30.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 24 889 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 4.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets — Italy, Poland, and Germany — together accounted for 53.7% of total imports in value terms of women's woven dresses to Lithuania.

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

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