
United Kingdom Socks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The United Kingdom socks market reached approximately USD 2.14 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.10% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 3.52 Billion by 2034.
United Kingdom Socks Market Growth
Up to November 2022, 63.1% of individuals in England who were 16 years old and above were considered 'physically active' as they engaged in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. The rise in physical activities such as sports and outdoor activities is fuelling the need for performance-driven socks, which provide enhanced support, cushioning, and longevity for a range of physical pursuits. Moreover, celebrity and athlete endorsements are also shaping consumer choices and boosting the appeal of particular sock brands and styles.
The expansion of e-commerce is also influencing the demand for socks in various ways. Online retailers operate continuously, enabling consumers to purchase socks at their convenience, which results in heightened sales. The ease of having items delivered directly to consumers' homes facilitates regular sock purchases without the necessity of visiting brick-and-mortar stores. The United Kingdom ranks as the third largest e-commerce market globally, following China and the United States. As of January 2021, consumer e-commerce constituted 36.3% of the total retail market in the UK, with projections indicating that e-commerce revenue could reach $285.60 billion by 2025. In 2022, online sales in the UK experienced their most significant annual growth since 2007, with a remarkable increase of 36%, thereby leading to a heightened demand for socks through online sales channels.
United Kingdom Socks Industry Segmentation
“United Kingdom 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 Region:
England
Wales
Northern-Ireland
Scotland
United Kingdom 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 9.2% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 as they provide a wide variety to choose from and occasional discounts to captivate a larger customer base.
Leading Companies in the United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom Socks Market Growth
Up to November 2022, 63.1% of individuals in England who were 16 years old and above were considered 'physically active' as they engaged in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. The rise in physical activities such as sports and outdoor activities is fuelling the need for performance-driven socks, which provide enhanced support, cushioning, and longevity for a range of physical pursuits. Moreover, celebrity and athlete endorsements are also shaping consumer choices and boosting the appeal of particular sock brands and styles.
The expansion of e-commerce is also influencing the demand for socks in various ways. Online retailers operate continuously, enabling consumers to purchase socks at their convenience, which results in heightened sales. The ease of having items delivered directly to consumers' homes facilitates regular sock purchases without the necessity of visiting brick-and-mortar stores. The United Kingdom ranks as the third largest e-commerce market globally, following China and the United States. As of January 2021, consumer e-commerce constituted 36.3% of the total retail market in the UK, with projections indicating that e-commerce revenue could reach $285.60 billion by 2025. In 2022, online sales in the UK experienced their most significant annual growth since 2007, with a remarkable increase of 36%, thereby leading to a heightened demand for socks through online sales channels.
United Kingdom Socks Industry Segmentation
“United Kingdom 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 Region:
England
Wales
Northern-Ireland
Scotland
United Kingdom 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 9.2% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 as they provide a wide variety to choose from and occasional discounts to captivate a larger customer base.
Leading Companies in the United Kingdom 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
Table of Contents
133 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Europe Socks Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Europe Socks Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Europe Socks Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 6 United Kingdom Socks Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 United Kingdom Socks Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 United Kingdom Socks Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 United Kingdom Socks Market by Product Type
- 7.1 Casual Socks
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Formal Socks
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Athletic Socks
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Speciality Socks
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 United Kingdom Socks Market by Material Type
- 8.1 Nylon
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Cotton
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Polyester
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 Wool
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Others
- 9 United Kingdom Socks Market by Demographics
- 9.1 Men
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Women
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Kids
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10 United Kingdom Socks Market by Distribution Channel
- 10.1 Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Convenience Stores
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Online Channels
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 Others
- 11 United Kingdom Socks Market by Region
- 11.1 England
- 11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.2 Wales
- 11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.3 Northern-Ireland
- 11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11.4 Scotland
- 11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.1 Strengths
- 12.1.2 Weaknesses
- 12.1.3 Opportunities
- 12.1.4 Threats
- 12.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 12.2.2 Buyers Powers
- 12.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 12.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 12.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Supplier Selection
- 13.2 Key Global Players
- 13.3 Key Regional Players
- 13.4 Key Player Strategies
- 13.5 Company Profiles
- 13.5.1 Nike, Inc.
- 13.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.1.4 Certifications
- 13.5.2 Adidas AG
- 13.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.2.4 Certifications
- 13.5.3 Puma SE
- 13.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.3.4 Certifications
- 13.5.4 USPA Europe Licensing, Inc.
- 13.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.4.4 Certifications
- 13.5.5 New Balance Athletics, Inc.
- 13.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.5.4 Certifications
- 13.5.6 YONEX Co., Ltd.
- 13.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.6.4 Certifications
- 13.5.7 Li-Ning Studio LLP
- 13.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.7.4 Certifications
- 13.5.8 Under Armour, Inc.
- 13.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.8.4 Certifications
- 13.5.9 Pantherella International Group Ltd.
- 13.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.9.4 Certifications
- 13.5.10 FALKE KGaA
- 13.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.10.4 Certifications
- 13.5.11 Others
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