Thailand: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Thailand

The Thai non-knitted men apparel market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Thailand

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 68%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, exports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) from Thailand declined to X units, with a decrease of -9.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 7.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Thailand, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), fivefold. Singapore (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-6.8% per year) and Singapore (-7.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Thailand, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.0% per year) and Japan (-8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-knitted men apparel export price decreased by -4.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Singapore (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Thailand

Non-knitted men apparel imports into Thailand was estimated at X units in 2022, rising by 6.2% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 93%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Thailand, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. Bangladesh (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+56.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+36.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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