Japan: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Japan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese non-knitted men apparel market, when its value increased by 18% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Japan

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 0.8%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Japan; picking up by 34% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Japan, together accounting for 42% of total exports. South Korea, Germany, Italy, France, the UK, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +40.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports. South Korea, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Canada (-5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Japan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 23% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Myanmar (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Japan, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Japan, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+3.4% per year) and Bangladesh (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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