Western Africa: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Western Africa

The West African non-knitted men apparel market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 -9.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Western Africa

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported in Western Africa; reducing by -7.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 135%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Senegal (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) were the major exporters of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), together committing 84% of total exports. The following exporters - Mauritania (X units) and Mali (X units) - each reached an 8.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +37.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in Western Africa, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to -9.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (+28.5% per year) and Senegal (+26.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per unit), while Mali ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 46% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) represented the key importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), making up 38% of total imports. Ghana (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Senegal (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Guinea (X units). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total imports. Niger (X units) and Cabo Verde (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cabo Verde (+23.1%) and Senegal (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cabo Verde emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Niger (-5.4%), Ghana (-10.8%), Cote d'Ivoire (-13.5%) and Guinea (-20.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+33 p.p.), Senegal (+9.3 p.p.) and Cabo Verde (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea saw its share reduced by -9.3%, -9.4% and -26.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Western Africa, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 9% share.

In Nigeria, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +19.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+2.0% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 import price increased by +81.2% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 25%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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