Angola: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Angola

The Angolan non-knitted men apparel market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Angola

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Angola

For the third consecutive year, Angola recorded decline in overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), which decreased by -53% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 551%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 471% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Angola, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X units), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +60.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+57.8% per year) and Algeria (+57.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Angola, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +63.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+62.0% per year) and Portugal (+28.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Tanzania (+127.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 46% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units), China (X units) and Portugal (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Angola, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), China ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Angola, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +26.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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