Apparel Manufacturing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

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 ...

Apparel Accessories in South Korea Apparel accessories remains in a small negative slump in South Korea in 2024, albeit faring much better than seen in 2023 when the declines were much steeper. However, it should be noted that there was a reason for this previous crash in volume sales, as early 2023 ...

Womenswear in Saudi Arabia Women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia, aligned with the objectives of Vision 2030, is driving growth in the womenswear market. The government is making significant strides in enhancing women’s rights, improving support systems, and expanding professional opportunities across ...

Childrenswear in South Korea Childrenswear is only just achieving positive volume sales in South Korea in 2024, while value is better supported by high unit prices. Specifically, sluggish birthrates are placing downwards pressure on volume, while a noted consumer preference for premium and luxury br ...

Sportswear in Thailand The sportswear market in Thailand is experiencing robust growth, fuelled by a growing emphasis on health and wellness among local consumers. Regular exercise and fitness routines, such as running, yoga, gym workouts, and outdoor sports, have become integral to the lifestyles o ...

Hosiery in France Hosiery remains in a structural decline in France in 2024, in both volume and value terms, in both sheer and non-sheer hosiery. Non-sheer, however, is seeing a slightly less steep drop in volume terms, along with non-sheer hosiery managing to achieve marginally positive value sales ...

Sportswear in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant socioeconomic transformation, with sports emerging as a key element of its Vision 2030 agenda. This strategic initiative aims to promote mass participation in sports, elevate athletic performance, and establish the Kingdom as a glob ...

Menswear in Saudi Arabia Local streetwear is rapidly expanding in Saudi Arabia's menswear market, driven by brands like 1886, Not Boring, and Anonymous, which have resonated strongly with Gen Z consumers. These brands tap into the desire for self-expression, offering a variety of on-trend designs ac ...

Jeans in Greece Jeans have experienced significant growth in Greece during the post-pandemic period, benefiting from a strong shift away from formalwear toward more casual options. A key factor driving this trend is the increasing acceptance of leisurewear in formal settings, including the workplace ...

Jeans in South Korea Jeans maintains positive growth in South Korea in 2024, in both value and volume terms. Economy jeans is seeing the most robust growth (value and volume), while super premium jeans is seeing the lowest growth, with volume in a slight negative slump (albeit improved from the prev ...

Sportswear in Morocco Sportswear in Morocco continues to see healthy growth in current value terms, although the rate of expansion declined slightly compared to the previous year. Consumer demand is primarily driven by the increasing adoption of active and healthy lifestyles, including greater parti ...

Apparel and Footwear in Nigeria The weak Nigerian economy heavily impacted sales performance in apparel and footwear over 2024. High inflation constrained consumer purchasing power, whilst the strong depreciation of the local currency led to high price increases for all apparel and footwear products ...

Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands Apparel and footwear in the Netherlands continued to witness steady volume growth in 2024, reflecting rising consumer demand and the strong interest in fashion and accessories. While the willingness to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumer ...

Womenswear in Greece The womenswear market in Greece is set to continue its upward trajectory in retail volume terms throughout 2024. Local fashion brands such as Pink Woman, Luna Splendida, Funky Buddha, and BSB are playing a key role in this expansion, despite facing stiff competition from multina ...