Algeria: Men Knitwear Market 2025

Men Knitwear Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian men knitwear market increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Men Knitwear Exports

Exports from Algeria

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) decreased by -38.7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,632% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, men knitwear exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,145% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for men knitwear exports from Algeria, with a 10% share of total exports. Moreover, men knitwear exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X units), sixfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +29.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+1.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+58.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for men knitwear exported from Algeria were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 36% share of total exports. China, Morocco, Norway, Singapore, Finland, Ireland, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +77.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average men knitwear export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -26.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+81.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Knitwear Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, imports of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) into Algeria reached X units, with an increase of 14% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +8.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, men knitwear imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X units) constituted the largest supplier of men knitwear to Algeria, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, men knitwear imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +41.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.1% per year) and France (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest men knitwear suppliers to Algeria were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +26.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average men knitwear import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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