New Zealand: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand non-knitted men apparel market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in New Zealand

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), when their volume increased by 50% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X units), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia amounted to -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+24.8% per year) and Fiji (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from New Zealand, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+24.3% per year) and Fiji (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 40%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($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 the UK (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 6.8% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Bangladesh (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to New Zealand, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Indonesia, Pakistan and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to New Zealand, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+15.9% per year) and Vietnam (+19.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 8%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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