Bahrain: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini women hosiery market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 36% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Women Hosiery Production in Bahrain

In value terms, women hosiery production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Women hosiery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exported from Bahrain declined notably to X pairs, falling by -56.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 864% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women hosiery exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X pairs), the United Arab Emirates (X pairs) and Kuwait (X pairs) were the main destinations of women hosiery exports from Bahrain, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +29.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for socks, stockings and other women's hosiery exports from Bahrain, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +25.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+9.0% per year) and Kuwait (+28.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average women hosiery export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, rising by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, women hosiery export price decreased by -8.4% against 2020 indices. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, women hosiery imports into Bahrain surged to X pairs, growing by 74% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, women hosiery imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of women hosiery to Bahrain, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, women hosiery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X pairs), sixfold. Turkey (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+44.6% per year) and Turkey (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery to Bahrain, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+3.3% per year) and Bangladesh (+45.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, declining by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform