GCC: Baby Garment Market 2024

Baby Garment Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC baby garment market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Production in GCC

In value terms, baby garment production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, baby garment exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest baby garment supplier in GCC.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, overseas purchases of babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importer of babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) in GCC, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units) and Kuwait (X units), together creating an X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X units) and Bahrain (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bahrain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kuwait (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates 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, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, baby garment import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Qatar ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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