United Arab Emirates: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The non-knitted men apparel market in the United Arab Emirates contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by -43.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from the United Arab Emirates; declining by -24.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+25.6% per year) and the UK (-19.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from the United Arab Emirates were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Egypt, France, Canada, India, Germany, Georgia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +71.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% 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 increased by +15.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 France (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports into the United Arab Emirates fell rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -49.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Singapore (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-9.1% per year) and Singapore (+32.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 85% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Singapore ($X per unit), while the price for India ($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 (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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