South Africa: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2024

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in South Africa

The South African non-knitted men apparel market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in South Africa

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Swaziland (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Lesotho, Zambia, Mozambique, the UK, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted men apparel exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Zambia, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UK and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports into South Africa shrank modestly to X units, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-knitted men apparel imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lesotho (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Lesotho, Bangladesh, Madagascar, India and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while the price for Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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