Egypt: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian non-knitted men apparel market declined significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by +4.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Egypt

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -7.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exported from Egypt rose remarkably to X units, picking up by 14% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Egypt, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+6.2% per year) and Germany (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Egypt, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.4% per year) and Turkey (+7.2% 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 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +68.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 UK (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Egypt; reducing by -10.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 149%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 222%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Egypt, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +108.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Bangladesh, India, Russia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +101.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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