South-Eastern Asia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian non-knitted men apparel market fell significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -21.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel exports in South-Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X units, growing by 283% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +36.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Cambodia (X units), together constituting a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-knitted men apparel exports from Vietnam stood at +21.5%. At the same time, Myanmar (+26.4%) and Indonesia (+20.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cambodia (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+29 p.p.) and Myanmar (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cambodia (-19.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 12% share.

In Vietnam, non-knitted men apparel exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+2.2% per year) and Myanmar (+16.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -66.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X units) represented the main importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), achieving 44% of total imports. Thailand (X units) took a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (14%), Malaysia (8.3%) and Vietnam (5.7%). Indonesia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 16% share.

In Singapore, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+10.6% per year) and the Philippines (+16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, waning by -12.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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