Malaysia: Sportswear Market 2025

Sportswear Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian sportswear market rose markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a modest expansion. Sportswear consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sportswear Production in Malaysia

In value terms, sportswear production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Sportswear production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sportswear Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of track suits, ski suits and swimwear decreased by -34.1% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sportswear exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for sportswear exports from Malaysia, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, sportswear exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), ninefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-15.1% per year) and Italy (-15.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for track suits, ski suits and swimwear exports from Malaysia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.8% per year) and Italy (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sportswear export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sportswear Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of track suits, ski suits and swimwear decreased by -28% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sportswear imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest sportswear supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, sportswear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), fourfold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+5.1% per year) and Indonesia (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of track suits, ski suits and swimwear to Malaysia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+0.1% per year) and Indonesia (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sportswear import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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