Southern Asia: Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market 2022

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian non-knitted women apparel market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Non-knitted women apparel exports amounted to X units in 2021, increasing by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which recorded X% of total exports. India (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%). Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Bangladesh was also the fastest-growing in terms of the women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-X%) and Pakistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bangladesh (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Sri Lanka (-X p.p.) and Pakistan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the largest non-knitted women apparel supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Bangladesh stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and Sri Lanka (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sri Lanka ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while Pakistan ($X per unit) and Bangladesh ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imported in Southern Asia soared to X units, growing by X% on 2020. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X units) represented the largest importer of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X units), Afghanistan (X units), Sri Lanka (X units), Bangladesh (X units) and Pakistan (X units), together generating a X% share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%), Nepal (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%) and Afghanistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Sri Lanka experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Nepal (+X p.p.), Pakistan (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Afghanistan (-X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X), Nepal ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for X% of total imports. Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while Sri Lanka ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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