Women's woven trousers and shorts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for women's woven trousers and shorts in Italy grew from 84.6 million units in 2018 to 91.6 million units in 2019, a period marked by the industry's increasing focus on environmental sustainability and digital transformation, alongside EU-wide labeling regulations that supported transparent trade. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 severely disrupted production and supply chains, causing the market to contract sharply to 67.9 million units.

Market volume fell further to 61.5 million units in 2021 as the sector continued to adapt, despite a rebound in export and import activity. The subsequent recovery was shaped by the launch of Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan in 2022, which set ambitious circular economy targets for textile recycling, and by evolving EU regulations on eco-design and digital services, helping volume gradually rise to 70.7 million units by 2024.

Throughout the period, the market was influenced by a shift toward sustainable and recycled materials, driven by both consumer preference and regulatory pressure, including new rules on environmental claims and the full application of the Digital Services Act from 2024, which affected online sales and product transparency.

Production women's woven trousers and shorts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the output of women's woven trousers and shorts in Italy was valued at 399.8 million US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 34.1% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 606.2 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 96.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Volumes varied significantly, with the low point in 2017 and the high in 2018, representing a 3-fold difference. In 2020, Italy produced 24,813 thousand units of women's woven trousers and shorts, down by 23.5% from the previous year. The maximum production was recorded in 2018 at 40,458 thousand units. The largest increase also occurred in 2018, with a growth of 201.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports women's woven trousers and shorts from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

Cross-border shipments of women's woven trousers and shorts from Italy declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 32,063 thousand units, a decrease of 14.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 19%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 17.8% of exports in kind, France for 14.1%, and Spain for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 40.7% of total flows, while the remaining 59.3% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exported volumes of women's woven trousers and shorts from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 993 million US dollars, which is 12.2% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,186 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. Germany accounted for 16.0% of exports in value terms, France for 12.7%, and Switzerland for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 35.7% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports women's woven trousers and shorts to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year increase, the volume of women's woven trousers and shorts imports into Italy declined. In 2020, Italy imported 96,748 thousand units, reflecting a solid decline of 22.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 0.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 96,748 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh, Spain, and China were among the largest suppliers of women's woven trousers and shorts to Italy. Bangladesh accounted for 23.2% of imports in kind, Spain for 15.3%, and China for 9.5%. Even together, they represented just 48.0% of total imports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year advance, imported volumes of women's woven trousers and shorts into Italy declined. In 2020, Italy imported 781 million US dollars worth of these goods, showing a solid decline of 19.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 975 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Spain accounted for 13.9% of imports in value terms, Bangladesh for 12.0%, and China for 9.5%. Together, these three countries formed just 35.4% of total flows, with the remaining 64.6% split among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020