Asia: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian men swimwear market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Men Swimwear Production in Asia

In value terms, men swimwear production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, exports of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in Asia surged to X units, picking up by 36% against 2020. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main exporters of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in 2021, reaching near 31% and 30% of total exports, respectively. Vietnam (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Myanmar (X units) and Jordan (X units). All these countries together took approx. 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cambodia (X units) and Turkey (X units) - together made up 7.5% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +92.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cambodia, Myanmar, Jordan and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main exporting countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +59.6%, 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 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports in Asia

For the third year in a row, Asia recorded decline in purchases abroad of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), which decreased by -14.8% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units), followed by Oman (X units), South Korea (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), Israel (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Turkey (X units) represented the major importers of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), together mixing up 67% of total imports. Kuwait (X units), Thailand (X units), Singapore (X units), Malaysia (X units), Qatar (X units) and China (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest men swimwear importing markets in Asia were Japan ($X), Oman ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +39.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 36% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, men swimwear import price increased by +68.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+16.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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