Women's woven skirts market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for women's woven skirts in Estonia expanded slightly in volume, influenced by the entry of new artisans offering handmade knit and crochet skirts and a consumer shift towards comfort and unique craftsmanship. The introduction of new product segments like pleated and leather skirts also stimulated demand during this period.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp drop in market volume due to supply chain disruptions and altered buying habits, with e-commerce becoming a major sales channel. A gradual recovery followed, driven by new production facilities focused on sustainable and recycled materials, alongside rising popularity of denim and pleated skirt styles that boosted volumes by 2022.

Market growth continued in 2023 and 2024, with consumption reaching 229.8 thousand units, indicating sustained demand for women's skirts in the Estonian market.

Production women's woven skirts in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of women's woven skirts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 261 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 76%, with an annualized decline rate of 37.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Women's woven skirts production in Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 19.3 thousand units were produced, representing a sharp reduction of 50.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 84.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 46.1%.

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

Exports women's woven skirts from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

Women's woven skirts exports from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 33.4 thousand units, which is 15.7% lower than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 80.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 42.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Latvia, Lithuania, and Russia—together accounted for 70.4% of Estonia's total exports of women's woven skirts in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Estonia's exports of women's woven skirts increased in 2021, reaching 1 218 thousand US dollars, a gain of 4.8% compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 70%, with an annualized decline rate of 33.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 162 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 49.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Estonia's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms were Latvia (37.8% of total export value), Lithuania (21.4%), and Sweden (10.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 69.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's woven skirts to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year decline, women's woven skirts imports into Estonia increased in 2021, with 199.1 thousand units imported, representing a gain of 2.3% over 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 38.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 194.6 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 26.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the supplier portfolio for women's woven skirts to Estonia was broad. China (32.3% of import volume), Bangladesh (9.0%), and Turkey (6.8%) together contributed 48.1% of total imports, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, women's woven skirts imports into Estonia increased in 2021, standing at 2 964 thousand US dollars, an advance of 1.8% year-over-year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 47.7%, with an annualized decline rate of 19.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 912 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 33.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China (20.7% of import value), Latvia (11.0%), and Slovakia (10.1%) formed the largest group of suppliers of women's woven skirts to Estonia. However, their combined contribution was limited to 41.8% of total imports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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