South Africa: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in South Africa

The South African men swimwear market rose markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed notable growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Swimwear Production in South Africa

In value terms, men swimwear production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 408%. Men swimwear production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) were exported from South Africa; with an increase of 162% on 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units) was the main destination for men swimwear exports from South Africa, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, men swimwear exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Swaziland (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana totaled +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+8.5% per year) and Swaziland (+32.4% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for men swimwear exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 67% of total exports. Mozambique, Zambia, Lesotho and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +17.5%, 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

The average men swimwear export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (-7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, men swimwear imports into South Africa rose significantly to X units, surging by 7.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -11.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bangladesh (X units) constituted the largest men swimwear supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, men swimwear imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bangladesh amounted to +123.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.1% per year) and Swaziland (+203.7% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), China ($X) and Swaziland ($X) were the largest men swimwear suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +256.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average men swimwear import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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