Portugal: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese non-knitted men apparel market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +30.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Portugal

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 7.3% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), France (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Portugal, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.1%), 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 Portugal were Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 Italy (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Portugal; surging by 25% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% 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 -0.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+23.6% per year) and China (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Portugal, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.0% per year) and Germany (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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