Bahrain: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini non-knitted men apparel market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Bahrain

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exported from Bahrain declined remarkably to X units, shrinking by -24.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and Oman (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Bahrain, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Bahrain, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +28.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-27.1% per year) and Kuwait (-28.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 the United States (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Bahrain; growing by 23% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +25.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Bahrain, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Bahrain, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform