Women's woven skirts market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven skirts in Portugal expanded from 19.97 million US dollars in 2018 to 24.99 million US dollars in 2019. This growth was supported by an increase in female employment in the Norte region, which strengthened consumer purchasing power, and by the textile industry's ongoing investment in technological innovation and design, enhancing the appeal of its products.

A sharp contraction to 18.75 million US dollars occurred in 2020 amid global challenges, though the textile sector maintained its competitiveness through quality and flexibility. The market began to recover in 2021, reaching 19.57 million US dollars, aided by continued research and development funding and a gradual rise in women's labor force participation.

A strong rebound followed, with the market reaching 22.80 million US dollars in 2022 and 28.68 million US dollars in 2023. This surge coincided with new EU and national regulations promoting gender balance on corporate boards and equal pay, which may have boosted women's economic activity. Simultaneously, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable fashion and second-hand clothing started to influence demand within the women's apparel market.

Production women's woven skirts in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production value of women's woven skirts reached 19 352 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 20.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 24 753 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 18 316 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 26.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Portugal produced 1 244 thousand units of women's woven skirts in 2021, showing a strong year-over-year growth of 13.3%. Despite this recent uptick, production fell by 6.9% overall between 2018 and 2021, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The peak production volume was in 2019 at 1 473 thousand units, and the lowest was in 2020 at 1 098 thousand units. The sharpest decrease happened in 2020, with a drop of 25.5%.

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

Exports women's woven skirts from Portugal

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of women's woven skirts rebounded in 2021, reaching 985 thousand units—a 12.9% increase from 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased significantly by 59.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 25.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 873 thousand units, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 48.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Germany were the top contributors to Portugal's exports of women's woven skirts in volume terms. Spain accounted for 58.8% of exports, France for 8.3%, and Germany for 6.2%. Together, these three countries represented 73.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's export value of women's woven skirts declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, amounting to 17 471 thousand US dollars—an 8.8% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 39.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom formed the main cluster of markets for Portugal's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms. Spain held a 52.0% share, France 8.8%, and the United Kingdom 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports women's woven skirts to Portugal

Imports in kind, K unit

Portugal's imports of women's woven skirts declined for the second year in a row in 2021, with a volume of 1 775 thousand units—a slight contraction of 1.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.3%, averaging an annual decline of 7.7%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 2 540 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 29.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 12.6%.

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

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Spain remained the primary source for Portugal's imports of women's woven skirts in volume terms, accounting for 72.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's import value of women's woven skirts fell for the second consecutive year to 17 688 thousand US dollars, down 9.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports declined by 27.2%, with an average annual decrease of 10.1%. The peak import value was in 2019 at 25 857 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2020 with a decline of 24.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 6.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and France were the leading suppliers of women's woven skirts to Portugal in value terms. Spain contributed 69.3% of imports, Italy 8.4%, and France 5.8%. Together, these three countries made up 83.5% of total import value.

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

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