MENA: T-Shirt Market 2024

T-Shirt Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's t-shirt market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

T-Shirt Production in MENA

In value terms, t-shirt production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of t-shirts exported in MENA contracted to X units, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Morocco (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Egypt (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to t-shirt exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Morocco (X%), Egypt (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest t-shirt supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Turkey ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of t-shirts in MENA reduced dramatically to X units, dropping by X% on the year before. 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) represented the major importers of t-shirts in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Israel (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Iraq (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Libya (X units), Morocco (X units), Algeria (X units), Turkey (X units), Oman (X units) and Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest t-shirt importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey, Iraq, Morocco, Oman, Algeria and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum 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 Qatar ($X per unit), while Libya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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