Algeria: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian women hosiery market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Women Hosiery Production in Algeria

In value terms, women hosiery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery increased by 46% to X pairs, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 257%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women hosiery exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 270%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X pairs) was the main destination for women hosiery exports from Algeria, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, women hosiery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X pairs), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X pairs), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.2% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exports from Algeria, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+17.6% per year) and Switzerland (-16.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average women hosiery export price amounted to $X per pair, declining by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to France ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery decreased by -25.5% to X pairs, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 185%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women hosiery imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 92%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) was the main supplier of women hosiery to Algeria, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X pairs), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +7.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery to Algeria, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, reducing by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per pair), while the price for China stood at $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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