GCC: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in GCC

The GCC non-knitted men apparel market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -10% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in GCC

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in GCC

Non-knitted men apparel exports reduced markedly to X units in 2022, which is down by -29.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X units), Qatar (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Bahrain (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -5.4% from 2012 to 2022. Qatar (-3.5%), Saudi Arabia (-5.6%), Oman (-6.2%), Kuwait (-7.2%) and Bahrain (-30.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+23 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahrain (-24.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in GCC, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +4.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+0.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 23%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while Qatar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imported in GCC contracted significantly to X units, waning by -31.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in GCC, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near 53% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X units) and Oman (X units). All these countries together took near 43% share of total imports. Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +11.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -19% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-knitted men apparel import price decreased by -3.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 77% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while Oman ($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 (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform