Central Asia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian non-knitted men apparel market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Central Asia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X units, growing by 45% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +94.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X units), Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Turkmenistan (X units), together mixing up a 48% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +15.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+4.0%) and Tajikistan (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan increased by +50 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in Central Asia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan stood at +34.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+0.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-knitted men apparel export price increased by +19.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 62%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, 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 Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+16.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 66% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 55% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X units) took a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (14%) and Tajikistan (5.9%). Mongolia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-knitted men apparel imports into Kazakhstan stood at -9.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+23.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tajikistan (-4.4%), Mongolia (-12.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (-15.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+14 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+5.5 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-21.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 3.3% share.

In Kazakhstan, non-knitted men apparel imports shrank by an average annual rate of -4.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-3.6% per year) and Tajikistan (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-knitted men apparel import price decreased by -5.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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