Switzerland: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss non-knitted men apparel market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Switzerland

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant decline. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -1.8% to X units for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), fourfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+14.0% per year) and Poland (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Switzerland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+8.9% per year) and China (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 3.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Poland (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) into Switzerland expanded to X units, with an increase of 4.9% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X units), China (X units) and Pakistan (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Switzerland, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Turkey, Myanmar, Vietnam, Germany, Tunisia, Italy, Cambodia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +39.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Switzerland were China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Vietnam, Tunisia, Germany, Cambodia, India and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +54.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($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 (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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