Morocco: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Morocco

After three years of decline, the Moroccan non-knitted men apparel market increased by 3.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate modest growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Morocco

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Morocco; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Morocco, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.8% per year) and France (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Morocco, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-11.9% per year) and Italy (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Portugal (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Morocco; with an increase of 62% against the year before. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 235%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Morocco, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+26.1% per year) and India (+38.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Morocco, together comprising 75% of total imports. India, Italy, Spain, Myanmar, Egypt, Pakistan, France and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +79.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -26.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for India ($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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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