Women's woven skirts market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven skirts in Russia saw a sharp increase to 14.3 million pieces in 2019, driven by rising imports from China and Turkey, which compensated for reduced shipments from the EU and US due to sanctions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 collapsed traditional retail channels, causing the market volume to drop to 10.2 million pieces, despite state support for key fashion industry enterprises through subsidies and government contracts.

In 2021, the mandatory labeling system for clothing with QR codes was launched, creating uneven sales patterns across regions, while soaring raw material costs pushed retail prices for skirts up by over 50%. The following year, sanctions and the subsequent exit of major foreign brands such as H&M, Mango, and Zara from Russia severely curtailed European imports, contributing to a further market contraction to 8.5 million pieces, exacerbated by steep price hikes and a shift toward more affordable imports from China and Kyrgyzstan.

A recovery began in 2023, with the market rebounding to 11.1 million pieces by 2024. This turnaround was fueled by a post‑sanctions surge in online sales—where mobile purchases accounted for 43% of the total—and the entry of 33 new foreign brands, primarily from Asia. Simultaneously, growing consumer preference for domestic labels and increased government procurement from local producers under public tender laws provided additional support to the market.

Production women's woven skirts in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 2 125 thousand units of women's woven skirts, marking a slight improvement of 2.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The maximum production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 199 thousand units, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 2 066 thousand units. The largest increase was observed in 2019, with a rise of 34.4%, whereas the most significant decline took place in 2020, dropping by 35.4%.

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

Exports women's woven skirts from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Russia exported 438 thousand units of women's woven skirts, representing a modest decline of 8.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 359 thousand units, while the maximum was in 2020 at 477 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 33.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the leading destinations for Russia's exports of women's woven skirts in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 33.6% of exports, Belarus for 33.2%, and Ukraine for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 75.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4.0 million US dollars, a decrease of 11.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 12.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6.3 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 35.0%, while the most significant decline was in 2020, dropping by 26.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Spain were the key partners for Russia's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 27.9% of exports, Belarus for 27.4%, and Spain for 5.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports women's woven skirts to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Russia imported 8 354 thousand units of women's woven skirts, corresponding to a modest uptick of 6.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 6.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 815 thousand units, while the minimum was in 2020 at 7 832 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 50.2%, whereas the most significant decline was in 2020, dropping by 33.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Bangladesh, and Turkey were the main sources for Russia's imports of women's woven skirts in volume terms. China accounted for 46.8% of imports, Bangladesh for 13.0%, and Turkey for 7.3%. Together, these three countries absorbed 67.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's imports of women's woven skirts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 77.9 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 101.3 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 14.0%, while the most significant decline was in 2020, dropping by 22.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Italy, and Turkey headed the ranking of suppliers for Russia's imports of women's woven skirts in value terms. China accounted for 35.4% of imports, Italy for 16.7%, and Turkey for 8.3%. Their combined share reached 60.4% of total import flows.

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

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