Middle East: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern non-knitted men apparel market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in the Middle East

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in the Middle East skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 29% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +68.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Turkey (+5.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at +3.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 4.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 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 -4.2% per year.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imported in the Middle East contracted to X units, which is down by -11.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Turkey (X units) represented roughly 48% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X units), Israel (X units) and Iraq (X units), together committing a 42% share of total imports. Yemen (X units) and Kuwait (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, falling by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the 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 the United Arab Emirates (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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