SADC: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in SADC

The SADC non-knitted men apparel market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in SADC

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -4.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. 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 in SADC

In 2022, the amount of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exported in SADC was estimated at X units, increasing by 11% against the year before. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +109.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 23%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X units), distantly followed by Swaziland (X units), Lesotho (X units), Mauritius (X units) and South Africa (X units) represented the main exporters of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), together creating 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel supplying countries in SADC were Madagascar ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together accounting for 74% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Madagascar, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 38% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight setback. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 84% of total imports in 2022. Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Mauritius (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-knitted men apparel imports into South Africa stood at -1.4%. At the same time, Namibia (+12.9%) and Mauritius (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Botswana (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Namibia increased by +2.4 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in SADC, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 3.2% share.

In South Africa, non-knitted men apparel imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (-3.5% per year) and Botswana (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Namibia ($X per unit) and Botswana ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) and South Africa ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform