Cameroon: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian non-knitted men apparel market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -15.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Cameroon

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -17.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -20.7% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 187% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Cameroon, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X units), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +136.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+121.0% per year) and South Korea (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Cameroon, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +100.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+3.4% per year) and Israel (+21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 144%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Switzerland (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 4.4% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 278%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 401%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Cameroon, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X units), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Cameroon, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +13.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 India ($X per unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform