Europe Socks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Europe socks market reached approximately USD 11.63 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 19.49 Billion by 2034.

Europe Socks Market Growth

The rise of online shopping has led to a significant increase in sock sales as consumers now have access to a wide range of products and brands. Europe ranks as the third largest retail e-commerce market globally, generating total revenues of USD 631.9 billion. It is projected that the annual growth rate of 9.31% will result in total European retail e-commerce sales reaching USD 902.3 billion by 2027. E-commerce penetration rates are expected to increase across all regions in Europe through 2029. The United Kingdom is forecasted to have the highest penetration rate in the e-commerce market at 97.25%, followed by Germany at 70% and France at 62%. Besides, the emergence of direct-to-consumer brands offering high-quality socks at competitive prices has disrupted traditional retail models.

Ireland holds the sixth position in the European Union regarding weekly sports participation among adults. In 2022, research conducted by Sport Ireland offers significant insights into the trends of sports participation and physical activity in the post-pandemic context. The report indicates a 3% increase in adult participation rates since 2021. It also reveals that 43% of the adult population engaged in sports on a weekly basis in 2022, reflecting a rise of 3%. The significant increase in routine physical activities, such as running, gym sessions, yoga, and team sports, is fuelling the need for comfortable and stylish athleisure socks. As a result, there is a rising interest in performance socks that offer comfort, support, and longevity.

Europe Socks Market Segmentation

“Europe Socks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type:

Casual Socks
Formal Socks
Athletic Socks
Speciality Socks
Others

Market Breakup by Material Type:

Nylon
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Others

Market Breakup by Demographics:

Men
Women
Kids

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Channels
Others

Market Breakup by Country:

United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Others

Europe Socks Market Share

Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, and online channels, among others. Online channels are projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period of 2025-2034.The convenience of online shopping enables consumers to explore and acquire different types of products including socks from a diverse selection. This accessibility is attractive, as it facilitates straightforward comparisons of prices and styles among various brands and platforms.

Leading Companies in the Europe Socks Market

Major players are focusing on product innovation and ethical production practices to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Nike, Inc.
Adidas AG
Puma SE
USPA Global Licensing, Inc.
New Balance Athletics, Inc.
YONEX Co., Ltd.
Li-Ning Studio LLP
Under Armour, Inc.
Pantherella International Group Ltd.
FALKE KGaA
Others