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Hosiery in Japan

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Jan 22, 2026
Length 22 Pages
SKU # EP20807493

Description

Hosiery in Japan is characterised by maturity and slow growth, with a 1% increase in retail current value terms in 2025, reaching JPY403 billion. Despite sluggish growth, the category remains attractive due to its potential for innovation and character collaborations. The dominance of non-sheer hosiery in value terms, and the continued value growth of sheer hosiery driven by innovations and collaborations, indicate opportunities. Brands that focus on functionality, self-expression, and health be...

Euromonitor International's Hosiery in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Non-Sheer Hosiery, Sheer Hosiery.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Table of Contents

22 Pages
Hosiery in Japan
Euromonitor International
January 2026
List Of Contents And Tables
HOSIERY IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Slow growth due to maturity, but opportunities remain
CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Tabio's character collaborations contribute to growth
CHART 2 Tabio’s Character Collaborations Drive Growth for Hosiery
Non-sheer hosiery dominates
Inclusive innovations impact product design and functionality
CHART 3 Inclusive Hosiery for Diabetic Foot Care
Advanced technology is reshaping hosiery in Japan
CHART 4 Sleep Tech Hosiery for Cold Feet
WHAT’S NEXT?
Functional innovations set to drive growth despite saturation
Health and self-expression to impact sales
CHART 5 Analyst Insight
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Gunze, Tabio Corp, and Shimamura lead through innovation
Opportunities arise from innovation and niche targeting
CHANNELS
Offline retail remains dominant, with convenience stores having an impact
Retail e-commerce emerges as strategic growth engine
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
CHART 7 Nike's New Collection Introduced for the World Athletics Championships
CHART 8 Onitsuka Tiger Captures Global Attention with Flagship Store
CHART 9 Yellow Uniqlo Promotes UV Protection Through Transit Hubs
CHART 10 Analyst Insight
CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
CHART 12 PEST Analysis in Japan 2025
CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in Japan 2025
CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in Japan 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN JAPAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Inbound tourism, tech innovation, and experiential retail drive growth in apparel and footwear
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Tourism, functional products, and sports events fuel growth despite challenges
Apparel dominates, but footwear and sportswear see greater dynamism
Inbound tourism drives growth, with Onitsuka Tiger a standout brand
Tech innovation drives growth in functional fashion to address warmer summers
WHAT’S NEXT?
Growth set to continue, with collaborations an important driving force
Functionality, sustainable practices and changing culture likely to impact growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Fast Retailing and Shimamura lead through wide distribution and strong brand recognition
LVMH-backed investment firm acquires Kapital, signalling shift towards niche Japanese labels
CHANNELS
Offline retail remains dominant as many consumers prefer to try before buying
TikTok Shop set to accelerate growth in retail e-commerce
ECONOMIC CONTEXT
CONSUMER CONTEXT
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
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