Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market

The global market for mens or boys clothing (not knitted or crocheted) is expected to see continued growth in consumption and value between 2022 and 2030. Consumption volume is projected to reach 10B units by 2030, with a CAGR of +1.7%. In terms of value, the market is forecasted to increase to $253.1B by the end of 2030, with a CAGR of +3.8%. The United States, China, and India are the top consuming countries, while China, the United States, and Germany lead in market value. Production, imports, and exports are also growing, with China being the largest producer and exporter. Import prices averaged $14 per unit in 2022, while export prices stood at $13 per unit. Overall, the market is showing positive trends in consumption, value, production, and trade.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 10B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $253.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Not Knitted Or Crocheted)

In 2022, approx. 8.9B units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were consumed worldwide; remaining stable against 2021 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 9.6B units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global non-knitted men apparel market value stood at $187.9B in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged 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). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $206.7B. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (1.3B units), China (1.3B units) and India (601M units), with a combined 35% share of global consumption. Germany, Indonesia, Brazil, the UK, Mexico, France, Japan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($16.2B), the United States ($11.9B) and Germany ($10.3B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 20% share of the global market. Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Nigeria, France, the UK, Brazil, Bangladesh, Mexico and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +6.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of non-knitted men apparel per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (3.8 units per person), Germany (2.8 units per person) and the UK (2.6 units per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Not Knitted Or Crocheted)

In 2022, global non-knitted men apparel production dropped to 10B units, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 11B units. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production fell modestly to $186B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $258.2B. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (3.1B units) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel producing country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (1.3B units), twofold. India (678M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.8% share.

In China, non-knitted men apparel production increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (+1.7% per year) and India (+2.1% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Not Knitted Or Crocheted)

Global non-knitted men apparel imports surged to 4.6B units in 2022, with an increase of 18% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports skyrocketed to $63.6B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (1.3B units) was the major importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), creating 29% of total imports. Germany (372M units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Spain (222M units). All these countries together held approx. 13% share of total imports. France (206M units), the Netherlands (189M units), the UK (189M units), Italy (165M units), Japan (161M units), Poland (130M units), Canada (97M units), South Korea (94M units), Belgium (81M units) and Australia (80M units) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (+23.1%), South Korea (+16.5%), Poland (+13.9%), the Netherlands (+8.2%), Spain (+3.7%), Italy (+2.7%), Canada (+2.2%), France (+2.1%), Australia (+1.9%) and Belgium (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the UK (-3.0%) and Japan (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Poland and the Netherlands increased by +6.8, +1.8 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($12.5B), Germany ($6.7B) and France ($3.2B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 35% of global imports. Japan, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Spain, South Korea, Poland, Canada, Belgium and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $14 per unit, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 2.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $14 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($22 per unit), while the United States ($9.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Not Knitted Or Crocheted)

In 2022, global exports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) expanded markedly to 5.7B units, surging by 15% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.8B units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports skyrocketed to $73.7B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (1.9B units), distantly followed by Bangladesh (1,161M units) and Pakistan (511M units) represented the main exporters of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), together creating 62% of total exports. Turkey (244M units), Vietnam (205M units), Germany (146M units), Myanmar (143M units), India (138M units), the Netherlands (111M units), Spain (97M units) and Cambodia (95M units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($18.2B), Bangladesh ($10.1B) and Vietnam ($5.5B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 46% of global exports. Germany, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, India, Myanmar and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $13 per unit in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $16 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($27 per unit), while Pakistan ($6.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+5.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform