Morocco: Men Knitwear Market 2025

Men Knitwear Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan men knitwear market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Men Knitwear Production in Morocco

In value terms, men knitwear production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Men knitwear production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Men Knitwear Exports

Exports from Morocco

Men knitwear exports from Morocco reduced notably to X units in 2022, which is down by -17.2% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, men knitwear exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of men knitwear exports from Morocco, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Portugal, Italy, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for men knitwear exported from Morocco were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 93% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +22.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average men knitwear export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, men knitwear export price increased by +91.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Knitwear Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) decreased by -30.8% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, men knitwear imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 133%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Turkey (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main suppliers of men knitwear imports to Morocco, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Vietnam, Cambodia, Portugal, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted) to Morocco, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+25.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average men knitwear import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 26% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, men knitwear import price increased by +51.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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