Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

Circular fashion, a sustainable approach encompassing recycling, upcycling, and extending the lifespan of jeans through repair and resale, stands at the forefront of the fashion industry's movement towards reducing waste and environmental impact.…

As with apparel in general, jeans has seen a decline in volume sales and a modest increase in current value sales in 2023, primarily driven by inflation and rising unit prices. Since jeans is one of the more durable apparel categories, it is easier…

Sales of jeans saw a double-digit decline in retail volume terms in 2023 due to the challenging economic conditions. In particular, the high inflation being seen in Nigeria placed limits on consumer spending power. Inflation was driven by the…

Tough economic conditions have led consumers to favour more affordable yet quality jeans, resulting in increased demand for economy and standard jeans. Standard jeans are preferred for their affordability, while economy jeans, especially favoured by…

Jeans is set to experience near statis in volume sales in Mexico in 2023, following a pronounced rebound during 2021 and 2022, when post-pandemic trends favoured more casual styles, particularly for workplace attire. In anticipation of a full return…

Sales of jeans continued to see healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. Premium jeans remained the largest subcategory in terms of value, having continued to benefit from the presence of many established brands, including the iconic Levi’s…

Jeans experienced a significant drop in sales in 2020, followed by a year of stagnation in 2021 as COVID-19 prevailed in the country in these two years. Home seclusion, or “sugomori” in Japanese, was a hot term at this time. As society began to open…

Jeans is expected to see a low single-digit growth in retail current value terms over 2023, to return to the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) level. Jeans started to recover in 2021, having suffered a downturn with the pandemic, as Italians limited…

In 2023, despite the return to normality and an increasing number of Israelis returning to the office, the sales of jeans in Israel experienced a slowdown. This deceleration can be attributed to the challenging economic environment marked by rising…

Following a two-year period of steady growth, demand for both men’s and women’s jeans declined in 2023, as cash-strapped consumers cut back on non-essential expenditure Compared to many other items of apparel, a pair of jeans is less subject to…

Premium men’s jeans, and particularly premium women’s jeans, experienced robust value growth in 2023. The surge in demand can be attributed to a shift in consumer preference towards investing in high-quality jeans that offer durability and longevity.…

The high inflation that was seen in Hungary during 2022 and 2023 had a major impact on demand for jeans. The most notable trend in the category during the year was the surge seen in demand for economy men's jeans, while in women’s jeans, the…

There has been a noticeable shift in terms of preference for denim clothing, including jeans, as consumers prioritise comfort. Skinny jeans have been a wardrobe stable in Hong Kong for many years. However, in 2023, there has been a noticeable decline…

The lifting of pandemic restrictions has boosted sales of Jeans in Greece in 2023, while unusually low temperatures in May and June prolonged the jeans-wearing season (usually, sales begin to decline in mid-spring, when local consumers switch to…

Levi Strauss Germany is set to maintain its leading position in both men’s and women's premium jeans in Germany in 2023, and stores have seen a consistently positive business performance. Levi’s enjoys long-time brand recognition amongst consumers,…

Jeans is in a volume slump in 2023, following a strong rebound after the pandemic era declines. This can partly be attributed to budgetary reasons, evidenced by the fact that economy jeans is showing the best performance, along with the fact that…

Jeans came under pressure in 2023 due to the substantial increases in retail prices. However, volume sales decline was not as pronounced compared to other major apparel categories. As a popular form of apparel in Egypt, demand for jeans has been more…

Retail volume sales of jeans were pushed into decline in 2023, as demand was stifled by price increases and the high cost of living. Denmark’s inflation rate soared in 2022, alongside many other European countries, pushing up costs and the retail…

Colombian jeans have gained worldwide recognition due to their exceptional quality, innovative designs, and impeccable fit. Renowned for their attention to detail, Colombian brands are known to have mastered the art of creating jeans that flatter…

Thanks to the end of the zero-COVID policy and the resurgence of retro fashion, jeans is set to experience significant high single-digit current value growth in 2023. The popularity of the retro trend has not only favoured denim jeans, but has also…

While demand for jeans continues to rise in 2023, value sales growth is more moderate, driven by the economy segment in Chile, and in particular, economy women's jeans, with the latter continuing to record remarkable double-digit retail volume…

Jeans witness robust value gains in 2023, building on significant growth in the previous year. However, volume sales experience a subdued performance as consumers prioritise essentials and value due to high inflation rates, particularly impacting…

In the dynamic landscape of the Brazilian apparel and footwear industry in 2023, jeans was one category that stood out for its remarkable resilience against the uncertainties and challenges that have marked the economic trajectory of the country.…

Men’s jeans and women’s jeans are projected to see retail volume sales decline across price segments over 2023. In Austria, the purchase of new jeans was not a priority at the end of the review period, with many consumers already owing one or more…

In 2023, the Australian fashion industry has faced a complex landscape, characterised by economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. These factors prompted consumers to curtail non-essential spending. As a result,…

While the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades is the main reason jeans is set to record a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2023, it also continues to be more exposed to the growing willingness of Argentinians to purchase second-hand clothes…

Inflation has impacted consumer spending in 2023 in various categories across apparel and footwear. However, the impact has been less pronounced in hosiery with the category seeing healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023. This has been backed…

In 2023, the demand for hosiery continued to recovery from the steep decline recorded due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis in 2020. The rate of growth in retail volume sales increased during 2023, although the market size of hosiery is not…

In 2020, although turning to decline, hosiery displayed remarkable resilience, standing out for its performance amongst various categories in apparel and footwear. This resilience stemmed from the continued demand for non-sheer hosiery, which became…

Amid the prevailing cost-of-living crisis in the UK, consumers are strategically reassessing their spending habits, which continues to be evident in hosiery. As disposable incomes face constraints, local consumers are prioritising value and seeking…

Non-sheer options dominate demand for hosiery in the United Arab Emirates, and continues to record stable growth rates. Demand is being driven by changing fashion preferences, especially among younger consumers, who increasingly choose bare legs or…

Filipinos, in general, are not fans of layering. Instead, the tropical climate of the Philippines means that they are usually fairly minimalist in terms of clothing. Hosiery products are widely seen to be too hot and often unnecessary to wear. As an…

Sales of hosiery are anticipated to surge, particularly in non-sheer varieties, as Dutch consumers increasingly invest in both luxurious and eco-conscious products. While there's a continued interest in premium items, shoppers are also seeking…

A healthy lifestyle, increased levels of exercise (gym and outdoor) and participation in sports and more time spent outdoors boosted sales of functional and technical hosiery in the Czech Republic in 2023. Functional sheer hosiery that is designed to…

Sales of hosiery have continued on the path to recovery in 2023 with COVID-19 regulations on social and office activities removed. However, the shift to a more casual style of fashion has continued to limit the post-pandemic recovery of sheer hosiery…

In keeping with the pattern witnessed over the latter part of the review period, sheer hosiery in Taiwan is set to contract in volume terms in 2023. Falling demand is partly explained by changing fashion preferences, with many younger women inclined…

Hosiery is set to display a retail volume decline in 2023, in line with overall apparel and footwear. The landscape experienced an upswing in performance with the return of in-store shopping following the COVID-19; however, the cost-of-living crisis,…

Retail sales of hosiery saw minimal growth in constant value terms in 2023. This was partly due to the high cost of living, in the context of elevated inflation and rising interest rates, which led a significant number of local consumers to trade…

With the lifting of the mask mandate in 2023 amid the waning impact of COVID-19 in South Korea, local consumer are enjoying outdoor activities, including participating in sports, without restrictions. In particular, demand for non-sheer hosiery has…

Hosiery remains a small and declining category in South Africa (in retail volume sales terms). Generally, hosiery will account for low share of shelf in most apparel and retail stores. Similarly, expansion potential is relatively limited as there is…

Hosiery is set to see strong retail volume and current value growth in 2023, especially non-sheer hosiery, owing to the athleisure trend in the region. As more people are starting to dress casually and prioritise comfort, sneakers have more often…

Non-sheer hosiery continues to perform better than sheer hosiery in Saudi Arabia, supported by the rising athleisure and sporting trends, which support sports socks. On the other hand, the hot climate in the Kingdom, which has extreme summers, plays…

With consumers going out more than before, 2023 brought another year of growth for hosiery. In addition, given that the category is comprised of relatively inexpensive products, inflation was not a big factor for hosiery during the year. The category…

Hosiery registered positive retail volume growth in 2023 while recovering from the downturn it experienced in 2020. Sales of hosiery are often driven by products needing to be replaced, as well as the essential element of items such as underwear.…

Economic dynamics, notably high inflation and escalating living costs have fuelled a greater emphasis among consumers in Poland on price-consciousness. This inclination has driven a significant demand for cost-effective yet high-quality hosiery…

Following two years of solid performance, hosiery is registering a decline in volume sales in 2023. However, modest value sales growth will result from inflation and rising unit prices. As local consumers have returned to apparel and footwear retail…

Sales of hosiery slumped in retail volume terms in 2023 as the challenging economic conditions in Nigeria put pressure on disposable income. With high inflation limiting consumer spending power consumers were forced to become more frugal and to focus…

Hosiery purchases in Morocco continue to reflect low brand loyalty, primarily occurring as incidental buys during other shopping trips. The prevailing difficult economic conditions have severely constrained consumer finances, prompting a…

After the post-pandemic years, a shift back towards more formal attire in the workplace has been emerging in 2023, despite the persistence of hybrid work models. While many employees continue to work remotely for part of the week, the days spent in…

Demand for hosiery improved significantly in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. The return of consumers to their physical offices boosted demand for sheer hosiery, as did an increase in the number of social outings, as tights tend to be…