EU: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU non-knitted men apparel market increased by 30% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in the EU

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exported in the European Union contracted to X units, which is down by -6.6% on 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +97.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 32%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), Italy (X units), Denmark (X units) and France (X units), together recording 78% of total export. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X units), Belgium (X units), Austria (X units), Romania (X units), Sweden (X units) and Portugal (X units) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Spain, France, Poland, Denmark, Romania, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, Austria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main exporting countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in the EU

Non-knitted men apparel imports stood at X units in 2022, picking up by 12% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by France (X units), Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units) and Poland (X units) were the major importers of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), together mixing up 74% of total imports. The following importers - Denmark (X units), Sweden (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units), Belgium (X units), Romania (X units) and Portugal (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in the European Union, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +2.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.8% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 3.1%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Austria ($X per unit), while Romania ($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 Czech Republic (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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