Oman: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Oman

The Omani non-knitted men apparel market declined to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Oman

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 104% against the previous year. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Oman; waning by -74.6% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 238%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X units), the United States (X units) and Qatar (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Oman, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +64.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Oman were Yemen ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Yemen, with a CAGR of +65.3%, 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 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Qatar (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 3.3% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 237% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 150%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Oman, together comprising 84% of total imports. Belgium, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +66.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Oman, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +82.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -42.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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