Middle East: Women Swimwear Market 2024

Women Swimwear Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern women swimwear market rose sharply to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Women Swimwear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, women swimwear production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Swimwear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), when their volume decreased by X% to X units. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, women swimwear exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to women swimwear exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, women swimwear export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Women Swimwear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, women swimwear imports in the Middle East contracted sharply to X units, waning by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, women swimwear imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Israel (X units) were the major importers of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in 2023, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Turkey (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Lebanon (X units), Qatar (X units) and Oman (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest women swimwear importing markets in the Middle East were Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Kuwait, Qatar, Lebanon and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, 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 import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, women swimwear import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while Lebanon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform