Women's woven trousers and shorts market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for women's woven trousers and shorts in Russia grew from 56.9 million to 78.9 million pieces, driven by the active expansion of domestic producers and retailers along with a broader product assortment. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp contraction to 56.1 million pieces due to reduced consumer demand and supply chain disruptions. A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 67.6 million pieces as restrictions eased and the initial departure of some foreign brands opened space for local manufacturers.

The mass exit of international brands like Zara and H&M in 2022, prompted by sanctions, led to widespread store closures and retail price increases of over 50%, pulling the market down to 59.6 million pieces. The introduction of QR-code requirements in certain regions further reduced in-store traffic. By 2023, the market rebounded strongly to 73.0 million pieces with the entry of 33 new foreign clothing brands, vigorous development of Russian labels, and a sustained shift toward online sales. In 2024, the market stabilized at 72.4 million pieces alongside the growth of multi-brand formats and new trouser designs emphasizing comfort.

By 2025, production had declined to 6.7 million pieces, reflecting the ongoing market transformation toward the economy segment and adaptation to evolving fashion trends.

Production women's woven trousers and shorts in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 8 696 thousand units of women's woven trousers and shorts, marking a significant increase of 38.2% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 39.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 18.1%.

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

Exports women's woven trousers and shorts from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

Russia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 2 878 thousand units, representing a substantial increase of 37.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 57.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 16.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 450 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 20.6%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, with exports jumping by 44.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Russia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in volume terms were Kazakhstan, accounting for 34.1% of exports, Belarus at 33.0%, and Ukraine at 19.8%. Together, these three countries made up 86.9% 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

After two years of decline, Russia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms rebounded in 2021. Exports reached 26.0 million US dollars, showing a 39.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 17.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 10.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary destinations for Russia's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms were Belarus, which accounted for 39.2% of exports, Kazakhstan at 35.5%, and Ukraine at 7.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 82.4% of total export value.

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 trousers and shorts to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Russia imported 62 528 thousand units of women's woven trousers and shorts, indicating a strong recovery with a 22.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 19.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 51 229 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 30.0%. In contrast, the highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 73 148 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase at 39.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the core sources for Russia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts in volume terms were China, contributing 29.4% of imports, Bangladesh at 25.9%, and Turkey at 11.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.8% 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

In 2021, Russia's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms amounted to 620.3 million US dollars, representing a 24.4% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 498.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline at 13.8%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, three key markets—China, Bangladesh, and Turkey—collectively accounted for 59.2% of the total value of women's woven trousers and shorts imported into Russia.

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

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