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Middle East & Africa Men'S Underwear Market Size & Outlook

The men's underwear market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,299.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa men's underwear market from 2026 to 2033.

  • Consumer Goods
    • Clothing, Footwear & Accessories
      • Men's Underwear Market Outlook
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$2,852.8
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$2,979.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$4,299.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
5.4%
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MEA men's underwear market highlights

  • The MEA men's underwear market generated a revenue of USD 2,852.8 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, cotton was the largest revenue generating fabric in 2025.
  • Modal is the most lucrative fabric segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 2,852.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 4,299.0 million
Growth rate5.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentCotton
Fastest growing segmentModal
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCotton, Polyester, Nylon, Modal
Key market players worldwidePVH Corp, Hanesbrands Inc, Ralph Lauren Corp Class A, Levi Strauss & Co Class A, American Eagle Outfitters Inc, Hugo Boss AG, Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class A, Jockey International, Naked Brand Group, Perry Ellis Menswear LLC


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.7% of the global men's underwear market in 2025.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 30,507.7 million by 2033.

Boxer briefs emerged as the largest segment in terms of market revenue share in 2021. Large physiques among African males witness an increasing need for ample-spaced underpants, thus boxer briefs project the highest penetration among consumers in the region.

Trunks have become popular among the types of underwear male audiences prefer since trunks resemble both briefs and boxer briefs. The cotton fabric segment emerged as the largest segment in 2021.

This can be attributed to the ample room availability with added support and coverage for large physique males in the African regions that are widely adopting these products, thereby increasing growth prospects for the category.

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Publish Date: Jun 17, 2026

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Men's Underwear Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Levi Strauss & Co Class AView profile 19,1001155 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111www.levistrauss.com
PVH CorpView profile 29,000285 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10017www.pvh.com
Ralph Lauren Corp Class AView profile 23,400650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022www.ralphlauren.com
Hanesbrands IncView profile 48,0001000 East Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, 27105www.hanes.com
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class AView profile 396,5003555 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, United States, 68131www.berkshirehathaway.com
American Eagle Outfitters IncView profile 43,10077 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15203-2329www.aeo-inc.com
Hugo Boss AGView profile 18,738Dieselstrasse 12, Metzingen, Germany, 72555www.hugoboss.com
Jockey InternationalView profile 5001-10000Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, North Americawww.jockey.com
Naked Brand GroupView profile -Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia, Oceaniawww.nakedbrands.com/
Perry Ellis Menswear LLCView profile -New York, New York, United States, North Americaperryellis.com

Middle East & Africa Men's Underwear Market Outlook

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Cotton was the largest segment with a revenue share of 72.88% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa men's underwear market based on cotton, polyester, nylon, modal covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




Boxer briefs emerged as the largest segment in terms of market revenue share in 2021. Large physiques among African males witness an increasing need for ample-spaced underpants, thus boxer briefs project the highest penetration among consumers in the region.

Trunks have become popular among the types of underwear male audiences prefer since trunks resemble both briefs and boxer briefs. The cotton fabric segment emerged as the largest segment in 2021.

This can be attributed to the ample room availability with added support and coverage for large physique males in the African regions that are widely adopting these products, thereby increasing growth prospects for the category.

  • Middle East & Africa Men'S Underwear Market Fabric Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Cotton
    • Polyester
    • Nylon
    • Others
    • Modal
  • Middle East & Africa Men'S Underwear Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Boxer Brief
    • Trunks
    • Others
    • Briefs
    • Boxers
  • Middle East & Africa Men'S Underwear Market Price Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • < USD 10
    • 10 to Less than 20 USD
    • 20 to 30 USD
    • >USD 30

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