Apparel Manufacturing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Apparel and Footwear in Turkey Inflation and interest rates remained high in Turkey over 2024, suppressing consumer expenditure on non-essential goods like apparel and footwear. Retail volume sales faced a sharp decline amid the significant devaluation of the Turkish Lira and soaring retail prices. ...

Childrenswear in Turkey Due to high inflation and the devaluation of the Turkish Lira, price remained an increasingly important consideration when buying childrenswear in Turkey over 2024. With many households facing higher costs of living, Turkish parents continued to see a decline in real disposab ...

Apparel Accessories in Hungary Apparel accessories manages sub-decimal positive volume sales in Hungary in 2024, while value is better supported by unit prices. Overall, different products in apparel accessories see different drivers for sales, in addition to facing different challenges. For example ...

Jeans in Chile Over 2022-2023, retail volume growth of jeans in Chile notably slowed following 2021’s dynamic performance. During this time, many Chilean consumers prioritised their spending amid an unstable economy, characterised by significant inflation rates. Faced with these financial pressures, ...

Womenswear in Poland Womenswear in Poland is seeing an evolution in consumer preferences, particularly among fashion-conscious buyers. A growing number of Polish women are knowledgeable about various aspect of fashion, focusing on factors like fabric quality, tailoring, sustainability, and provenanc ...

Hosiery in Portugal In line with the broader trend, hosiery sales posted strong declines in 2024, as consumers limited expenditure and chose not to replace hosiery as often. Both sheer and non-sheer hosiery saw notable decline in current value sales as consumers switched to cheaper products. The lim ...

Jeans in Poland The jeans market in Poland is becoming polarised, with both premium and budget segments experiencing higher growth than the mid-priced segment. Premium jeans are in high demand as consumers seek superior quality and unique designs to stand out. Often, premium and super premium brands ...

Apparel Accessories in Portugal With consumers limiting their expenditure on all apparel and footwear in Portugal, apparel accessories naturally came under pressure as they are often deemed non-essentials. Consumption declined across all types of products. The milder winter in 2023-4 further weakene ...

Jeans in Norway Jeans continue to record weak sales in 2024 following a post-pandemic surge as Norwegian consumers returned to normal lifestyles. The category is increasingly struggling with a very high degree of maturity, with jeans being a staple in most Norwegian’s wardrobes. The informal nature ...

Apparel and Footwear in Norway Apparel and footwear in Norway witnessed a second year of volume decline in 2024, although the trend was less pronounced than in 2023. Despite the strong premiumisation trend, lower inflation and frequent discounting led to lower current value growth in 2024. Prices st ...

Jeans in Portugal Jeans reported a decline in sales over 2024 as consumers made major cutbacks on this staple item. Average unit prices have decreased as consumers switched to more affordable products. There was a notable increase in jeans consumption during discounting periods as consumers looked f ...

Apparel Accessories in Romania Apparel accessories in Romania reported steady growth in 2024 with demand driven by the trend towards practical fashion, as many people look for items that serve a purpose beyond aesthetics. With cold weather and seasonal shifts, woollen scarves and beanies are very po ...

Apparel and Footwear in Portugal In 2024, apparel and footwear in Portugal is facing major challenges due to the decline in consumer spending caused economic uncertainty and an unseasonably mild climate that impeded sales in the first half of the year. To combat declining sales, major brands relied ...

Apparel and Footwear in Romania Apparel and footwear in Romania is experiencing steady growth across multiple categories, fuelled by a combination of economic recovery, rising disposable incomes and shifting consumer preferences. The industry is rapidly adapting to post-pandemic consumer expectation ...

Jeans in Taiwan Jeans in Taiwan witnessed slower volume growth 2024, due to growing competition from apparel made from functional fabrics which are relatively light, stretchable, and cooler. Although denim can be improved with a new style or functional denim fabrics, it is not the first mainstream c ...

Sportswear in Portugal Sportswear recorded volume sales decline in 2024, with sports apparel posting the weakest results. Although both, apparel and footwear have been affected by lower purchasing power, sports apparel has felt the impact of this more acutely. The lower levels of brand loyalty in sp ...

Jeans in Romania As the trend toward casual dressing continues to evolve in Romania, jeans have become a wardrobe staple for consumers of all ages. Consumers value versatile clothing that enables a seamless transition from work to social settings. Nevertheless, cocooning remains an important trend i ...

The Global Headwear Market reached USD 28.2 billion in 2023 and is set to expand at a robust CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2032. Shifting consumer preferences and rapid technological advancements are key factors shaping the industry. Among the top trends propelling growth is the increasing focus on sust ...

Sportswear in South Korea Sportswear is maintaining healthy value growth in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in the recent review period, as sales normalise after the enhanced value created by inflationary pressures leading to high unit prices. Overall, sportswear is supported b ...

Jeans in the Netherlands Jeans in the Netherlands registered strong volume growth in 2024 driven by an increase in unit prices and a shift towards premium products. Consumers are encouraged to buy products that place a stronger emphasis on design, durability and sustainable production. There is grow ...

Hosiery in South Korea Hosiery is managing to achieve small positive volume gains in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in recent years. Sales are supported by the fact that hosiery has become a means of expressing individual styles, with consumers moving away from plan hosiery an ...

Jeans in Thailand Jeans continue to be a wardrobe staple in Thailand, with positive growth expected both retail volume and current value terms in 2024. The popularity of jeans is driven by their versatility, offering various styles and fabrics that suit both casual and smarter looks. With fast fashi ...

Apparel Accessories in Greece The return to physical office settings and formal events like weddings and christenings in Greece has positively impacted apparel accessories such as belts and ties in 2024, albeit to a lesser extent than the previous year. Ongoing economic challenges, including inflati ...

Womenswear in Thailand The market for womenswear in Thailand is experiencing a shift toward multi-purpose products, as consumers increasingly prioritise both fashion and functionality. While style remains a key factor in purchasing decisions, there is growing demand for clothing that offers comfort ...

Apparel and Footwear in France Apparel and footwear is in a negative slump in France in 2024, in both value and volume terms. This is attributed to several factors, including a sluggish birth rate negatively affecting childrenswear, gloomy weather during the first half of the year negatively affecti ...