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.
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 2025
USD 2,852.8 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 4,299.0 million
Growth rate
5.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Cotton
Fastest growing segment
Modal
Historical data covered
2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation
2025
Forecast period covered
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Modal
Key market players worldwide
PVH 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.
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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Middle East Africa Men'S Underwear Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)