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The Apparel Market in the UK to 2029

Publisher GlobalData
Published Sep 23, 2025
Length 46 Pages
SKU # GBDT20511228

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The Apparel Market in the UK to 2029

Summary

The UK Apparel Market to 2029 report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the UK apparel market, the major players, the key trends, and consumer attitudes.

In 2024, the UK apparel market contracted 2.5% as consumers prioritized essentials. The downturn is set to continue in 2025, though with a softer decline of 0.7%, with gradual improvement expected later in the year as finances recover. From 2026, the market will return to modest growth, rising 0.9%, but overall expansion from 2024 to 2029 will remain subdued with a CAGR of 0.7%. Volumes will edge down slightly during these five years, falling at a CAGR of 0.1%, as inflation and cautious spending habits continue to weigh on demand.

Scope
  • Footwear is expected to achieve the strongest growth between 2024 and 2029, with its share of the UK apparel market rising 1.5ppts to 21.5%. This growth will be supported by the continued popularity of trainers as consumers relish in their comfort and versatility, conferring them a higher value for money perception.
  • The premium segment will shrink out to 2029 as many shoppers continue to trade down amid economic difficulties
  • Although sales fell 0.5% down to £25.9bn in 2024, the UK online market outperformed the total apparel market, as consumers continued to appreciate its ability to more easily compare prices during tough economic conditions and its breadth of choice. This was especially reflected in the tremendous success of value online player Shein, which rose 32.3% in 2024 in the UK, thanks to its low prices and immense product offering.
  • Shein is set to continue narrowing the gap to top performing brands driven by its ultra-low prices and vast product offering
Reasons to Buy
  • Understand where the demand lies within the UK Apparel market across various price positionings, categories, and brands, to allow you to maximise customer acquisition.
  • Learn how continued inflationary challenges will impact the UK Apparel market, and which players are most at threat from changing consumer habits.
  • Identify the key approaches brands are taking to stand out in the UK Apparel market, and how you can adapt these to fit your own business.

Table of Contents

46 Pages
  • Executive Summary
    • UK Apparel Market Drivers
    • UK Apparel Market Inhibitors
  • Economic Background
    • UK Apparel Market, 2019, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Apparel Market, 2019-2029
    • UK Apparel Market by Category, 2019, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Market by Category Growth, 2019-2029
    • UK Apparel Market by Subcategory, 2019, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Market by Menswear & Womenswear Product Types, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Market by Childrenswear Product Type, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Market by Footwear & Accessories Product Types, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Apparel Market by Price Positioning, 2019, 2024 & 2029
    • UK Sportswear Market, 2019-2029
    • UK Online Apparel Market, 2019-2029
    • UK Online vs Offline Channel Growth, 2019-2029
    • UK Apparel Market by Channel, 2024 & 2029
    • Purchase Drivers
    • Purchase Drivers by Demographic
    • Fashion Preferences
    • Experiences When Shopping for Apparel
    • Sustainability and Ethics
    • Secondhand Apparel Purchases
    • Top 15 UK Apparel Brands by Market Share, 2023-2025
    • Top 15: Winners & Losers Outlook
    • Brand in Focus: M&S
    • Brand in Focus: F&F
    • Brands in Focus: Burberry and New Look
    • Methodology: Market Sizes
    • Methodology: Brands
    • Methodology: Channels & Price Positioning

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