Egypt: Brassiere Market 2025

Brassiere Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Egyptian brassiere market, when its value decreased by -14.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted noticeable growth. Brassiere consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Brassiere Production in Egypt

In value terms, brassiere production contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 68%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Brassiere Exports

Exports from Egypt

Brassiere exports from Egypt fell significantly to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -44.1% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 211%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brassiere exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 186% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units) was the main destination for brassiere exports from Egypt, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, brassiere exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+27.7% per year) and the United States (-32.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated exports from Egypt, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+41.3% per year) and the United States (-26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average brassiere export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 69%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brassiere Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated decreased by -82.1% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 692%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brassiere imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 714% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest brassiere supplier to Egypt, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, brassiere imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), more than tenfold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +24.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.5% per year) and Vietnam (+118.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated to Egypt, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +34.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.9% per year) and Vietnam (+147.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average brassiere import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 88% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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