Philippines: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine non-knitted men apparel market rose sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a moderate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in the Philippines

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from the Philippines

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 27% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 63%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from the Philippines, together accounting for 48% of total exports. China, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from the Philippines, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-3.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +33.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 United States (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imported into the Philippines skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 23% against 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to the Philippines, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+51.6% per year) and Vietnam (+29.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to the Philippines, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+21.9% per year) and Bangladesh (+32.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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