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United Kingdom - Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Knitted Or Crocheted) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 24, 2023
Price of UK Men's Knitwear Hits $7.5 per Unit Following Three Months of Decline
United Kingdom Men Knitwear Import Price in March 2023
In March 2023, the men knitwear price amounted to $7.5 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), stabilizing at the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $10.3 per unit in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($12.7 per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($3.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Men Knitwear in United Kingdom (USD per unit) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 13.5 | 12.8 | 18.8 | 12.9 | 13.3 | 18.0 | 12.3 | 28.8 | 17.4 | 15.1 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Turkey | 12.7 | 11.6 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 11.0 | 13.4 | 14.6 | 15.4 | 12.1 | 14.4 | 13.2 | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| China | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 46.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 9.5 | 11.4 | 10.0 | 11.1 | 10.9 | 6.4 | 9.0 |
| Cambodia | 9.9 | 10.2 | 72.1 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 12.2 | 9.9 | 14.8 | 13.0 | 13.7 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Pakistan | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Bangladesh | 4.9 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| India | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Myanmar | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Average | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
United Kingdom Men Knitwear Imports
Men knitwear imports into the UK expanded notably to 9.3M units in March 2023, growing by 12% against the previous month. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 25% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 13M units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, men knitwear imports rose sharply to $70M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 31% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 101M units in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to March 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
United Kingdom Men Knitwear Imports by Country
Bangladesh (2.2M units), Cambodia (1.7M units) and Pakistan (1.6M units) were the main suppliers of men knitwear imports to the UK, with a combined 59% share of total imports.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest men knitwear suppliers to the UK were Cambodia ($12M), Bangladesh ($10M) and China ($8.7M), with a combined 45% share of total imports.
Cambodia, with a CAGR of +3.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the men knitwear market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1
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1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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