Middle East: Men Knitwear Market 2025

Men Knitwear Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern men knitwear market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -25.7% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Men Knitwear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, men knitwear production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 82%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Knitwear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, men knitwear exports in the Middle East soared to X units, rising by 24% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 222%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, men knitwear exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Turkey (X units), together accounting for 99% of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest men knitwear supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +10.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -4.8% per year.

Men Knitwear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) imported in the Middle East dropped slightly to X units, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, imports saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, men knitwear imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 46% of total imports. Iraq (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X units), Yemen (X units) and Israel (X units). All these countries together took approx. 44% share of total imports. Kuwait (X units) and Oman (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to men knitwear imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.4%. At the same time, Oman (+19.1%), Turkey (+18.0%) and Israel (+13.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +19.1% from 2012-2022. Iraq experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (-1.8%) and Yemen (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+9.9 p.p.), Israel (+5.4 p.p.), Iraq (+3.5 p.p.) and Oman (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-14.6 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) in the Middle East, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -5.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+17.3% per year) and Israel (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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