Kuwait: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, the Kuwaiti non-knitted men apparel market decreased by -25.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a slight shrinkage. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Kuwait

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 112%. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Kuwait; shrinking by -70.1% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 151%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Kuwait, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X units), sevenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-21.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Kuwait worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +27.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -44.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Bahrain (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imported into Kuwait fell dramatically to X units, with a decrease of -26.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Kuwait, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bangladesh (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-8.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Kuwait, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+23.6% per year) and India (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -21.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 -31.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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