Pakistan: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani non-knitted men apparel market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient increase. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Pakistan

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Pakistan; which is down by -38.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 34%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Pakistan, together comprising 50% of total exports. The UK, France, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from Pakistan were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, Italy, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +31.0%, recorded 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

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-knitted men apparel export price increased by +144.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Czech Republic (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports into Pakistan dropped markedly to X units, with a decrease of -66.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 124%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 83%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier to Pakistan, with a 90% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X units), with a 2.4% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Pakistan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+10.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Bangladesh ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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