Colombia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Colombia

After two years of decline, the Colombian non-knitted men apparel market increased by 2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Colombia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -1.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Colombia

Non-knitted men apparel exports from Colombia reduced notably to X units in 2022, waning by -33% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Colombia, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X units), threefold. Canada (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+5.6% per year) and Canada (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Colombia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (-6.8% per year) and Canada (-2.4% 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 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Colombia

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 22% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier to Colombia, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X units), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -20.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+10.1% per year) and Mexico (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Colombia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+11.8% per year) and Vietnam (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Panama ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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