CIS: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in CIS

The CIS men swimwear market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Men Swimwear Production in CIS

In value terms, men swimwear production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, exports of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in the CIS soared to X units, with an increase of 41% against 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 546% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 412%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia was the largest exporter of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in the CIS, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 61% of total exports in 2021. Moldova (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X units), Armenia (X units) and Uzbekistan (X units). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +68.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Armenia (+159.8%), Uzbekistan (+74.9%), Belarus (+22.5%) and Moldova (+12.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +159.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of Russia (+53 p.p.), Armenia (+7.7 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+6.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belarus (-12.5 p.p.) and Moldova (-47.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest men swimwear supplier in the CIS, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled +55.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+149.6% per year) and Moldova (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -21.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+28.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports in CIS

Men swimwear imports surged to X units in 2021, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 81%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. Kazakhstan (X units), Belarus (X units) and Moldova (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to men swimwear imports into Russia stood at +23.3%. At the same time, Belarus (+43.4%), Moldova (+34.6%) and Kazakhstan (+31.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +43.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belarus (+2.6 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-5.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in the CIS, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 3.2% share.

In Russia, men swimwear imports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+19.5% per year) and Belarus (+36.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per unit) and Belarus ($X per unit), while Moldova ($X per unit) and Kazakhstan ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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