Women's woven trousers and shorts market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's woven trousers and shorts in Estonia experienced considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. It rose to a high of 1.9 million units in 2019 before contracting sharply to 1.3 million units in 2020. A gradual recovery followed over the next two years, bringing volume to 1.7 million units in 2022, though it dipped again to 1.5 million units in 2023.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 1.6 million units. This increase was supported by evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and ecological materials, the introduction of popular new products such as shorts and summer trousers, and the significant expansion of e-commerce channels, which together stimulated demand and improved market accessibility.

Production women's woven trousers and shorts in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of women's woven trousers and shorts, measured in monetary terms, showed a recovery in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. The output was valued at 7 762 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.4% year-on-year increase. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 28.1%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%. The lowest point occurred in 2020, with a value of 7 294 thousand US dollars, which also saw the sharpest drop of 31.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In physical terms, Estonia's production of women's woven trousers and shorts continued to decline for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 363.8 thousand units, down 10.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 52.2%, translating to an average annual rate of decline of 21.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 792.9 thousand units, which also recorded the largest increase of 4.1%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 48.5%.

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

Exports women's woven trousers and shorts from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

Estonia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts, measured in physical units, rebounded in 2021 after a two-year decline. The volume exported was 390 thousand units, reflecting a modest increase of 4.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 39.9%, with an average annual decrease of 15.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 373 thousand units, while the largest decline happened in 2019, dropping by 25.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Latvia were the primary markets for Estonia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in physical terms. Finland accounted for 37.1% of exports, Sweden for 17.7%, and Latvia for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total export flows.

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

In monetary terms, Estonia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts increased in 2021, ending a two-year downward trend. The export value reached 9 692 thousand US dollars, up 15.3% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 24.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 8 405 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 25.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden were the top buyers of women's woven trousers and shorts from Estonia in value terms. Finland led with 33.0% of exports, followed by Latvia at 16.2% and Sweden at 14.5%. Combined, these three markets made up 63.7% of total export value.

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 trousers and shorts to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

Estonia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts, measured in physical units, rose in 2021 after two years of decline. The import volume amounted to 1 428 thousand units, representing a 10.3% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 1 294 thousand units, which also saw the largest drop of 17.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan were the largest suppliers of women's woven trousers and shorts to Estonia in physical terms. China accounted for 23.3% of imports, Bangladesh for 23.0%, and Pakistan for 7.8%. Together, these three countries formed 54.1% of total import volume.

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

In monetary terms, Estonia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts increased in 2021, reversing a two-year decline. The import value came to 20 421 thousand US dollars, showing a significant advance of 20.3% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 977 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.1%.

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

Data from 2018 to 2021 show that imports of women's woven trousers and shorts to Estonia, in value terms, were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. China accounted for 17.7% of imports, Bangladesh for 13.6%, and the Netherlands for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 43.0% of total import flows.

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

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