GCC: Women’S Bathrobe Market 2025

Women’S Bathrobe Market Size in GCC

In 2021, the GCC women’s bathrobe market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Women’S Bathrobe Production in GCC

In value terms, women’s bathrobe production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +11.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Women’S Bathrobe Exports

Exports in GCC

Women’s bathrobe exports dropped to X units in 2021, reducing by -10.6% compared with 2020. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and Bahrain (X units), together generating a 34% share of total exports. Kuwait (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+35.4%), Oman (+13.7%) and Kuwait (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +35.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Bahrain (-36.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+49 p.p.), Oman (+14 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+13 p.p.) and Kuwait (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Bahrain saw its share reduced by -79.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest women’s bathrobe supplier in GCC, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 7.4% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, women’s bathrobe exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+20.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+31.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women’S Bathrobe Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, purchases abroad of women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 18% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women’s bathrobe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 47%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2021. Kuwait (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles imports, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kuwait (+11.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported women’s negligees, bathrobes and dressing gowns of knitted or crocheted textiles in GCC, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (-1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform