Middle East: Sportswear Market 2024

Sportswear Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sportswear market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sportswear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sportswear production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 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 remained at a lower figure.

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Sportswear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of track suits, ski suits and swimwear decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, sportswear exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest sportswear supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Turkey totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Sportswear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of track suits, ski suits and swimwear increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sportswear imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of track suits, ski suits and swimwear in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Iraq (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%), Turkey (X%) and Kuwait (X%). The following importers - Qatar (X units) and Bahrain (X units) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sportswear imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Iraq (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iraq (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Israel saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported track suits, ski suits and swimwear in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, sportswear imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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