Tanzania: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian non-knitted men apparel market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Tanzania

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 -8.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Non-knitted men apparel production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 210% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 294%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Tanzania, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X units), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kenya (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +70.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+427.2% per year) and Kenya (+29.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Tanzania, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +82.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+564.5% per year) and Kenya (+16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Burundi (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports into Tanzania reduced notably to X units, declining by -44.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 695% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 361%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Tanzania, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), more than tenfold. South Africa (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +41.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+45.5% per year) and South Africa (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Tanzania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+17.7% per year) and South Africa (-12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the price for Madagascar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform