Middle East: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern men swimwear market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Men Swimwear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, men swimwear production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, exports of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in the Middle East skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 33% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 103%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, men swimwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X units) represented the main exporter of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), constituting 56% of total exports. Turkey (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units). All these countries together held near 44% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +48.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Jordan, with a CAGR of +42.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 1.7%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Jordan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (-4.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X units of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) were imported in the Middle East; rising by 6.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Israel (X units) represented the largest importer of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in the Middle East, creating 66% of total import. Turkey (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X units) and Qatar (X units). All these countries together took approx. 29% share of total imports. Iraq (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest men swimwear importing markets in the Middle East were Oman ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+14.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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