Africa: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Africa

The African non-knitted men apparel market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Africa

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa stood at X units, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X units), Egypt (X units), Morocco (X units), Madagascar (X units), Kenya (X units) and Swaziland (X units) was the major exporter of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa, making up X% of total export. Lesotho (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (X%).

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Madagascar, Mauritius, Kenya, Lesotho and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) was the largest importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), creating X% of total imports. Algeria (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Libya (X units) and Ghana (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Morocco (X units), Sudan (X units) and Djibouti (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), Algeria (X%) and Libya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Djibouti and Sudan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Algeria (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

In South Africa, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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