Light industry, which is one of the largest industries besides the food industry and which is mainly concerned with the production of textiles and clothing, went into decline in the early 1990s due to the restructuring of sources of raw materials and sales channels. However, it recovered during the mid-1990s.
Üks suuremaid harusid toiduainetööstuse järel — kergetööstus, millest peamise osa annab tekstiili- ja rõivatootmine, ahenes 1990. aastate algul tooraine- ja müügikanalite ümberkorraldamise tõttu, kuid hakkas 1990. aastate keskel uuesti kosuma.