Middle East: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern knitted shawl and scarf market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the Middle East

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles in the Middle East declined sharply to X units, falling by -20.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +52.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Israel (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) - each recorded a 7.9% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -8.0% from 2012 to 2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the United Arab Emirates (-14.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Israel increased by +2.4 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest knitted shawl and scarf supplier in the Middle East, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In Turkey, knitted shawl and scarf exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (-0.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 81% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X units of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles were imported in the Middle East; which is down by -12.6% on the previous year. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 65%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest importer of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles in the Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was approx. 54% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X units), achieving a 30% share of total imports. Turkey (X units), Iran (X units), Israel (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 +40.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles in the Middle East, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4.6% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, knitted shawl and scarf imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (+2.6% per year) and Qatar (+27.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 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 Qatar ($X per unit), while Iran ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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