Africa: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Africa

The African non-knitted men apparel market declined slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Africa

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 27%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Africa

Non-knitted men apparel exports rose notably to X units in 2022, increasing by 14% against 2021 figures. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X units) and Tunisia (X units) represented the main exporters of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in 2022, finishing at near 28% and 20% of total exports, respectively. Kenya (X units) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (10%), Madagascar (10%) and Swaziland (6%). Lesotho (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Madagascar, Kenya, Lesotho and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Madagascar, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports in Africa soared to X units, rising by 24% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the main importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), comprising 48% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X units), Libya (X units), Djibouti (X units) and Morocco (X units), together generating a 34% share of total imports. The following importers - Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) - each resulted at a 3.5% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+15.3%), Namibia (+12.9%) and Djibouti (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Libya (-4.1%) and Botswana (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Morocco, South Africa, Djibouti and Algeria increased by +5.4, +4.2, +3.6 and +3.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+7.4% per year) and Djibouti (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 10%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while Algeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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