Algeria: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Algeria

After two years of decline, the Algerian non-knitted men apparel market increased by 19% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Algeria

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 70%. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -81.4% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 915% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 1,195%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Algeria, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Ireland, Slovenia, the United States, the Netherlands, Morocco, Ukraine, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +48.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Algeria worldwide, together accounting for 23% of total exports. Slovenia, the United States, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, France, China and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +109.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Ireland (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Algeria

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 74% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Algeria, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Algeria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-13.6% per year) and France (-18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -48.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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