Hosiery Market by Product (Non Sheer, Sheer), Gender (Men, Women), End-Products - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Hosiery Market by Product (Non Sheer, Sheer), Gender (Men, Women), End-Products - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Hosiery Market size was estimated at USD 56.47 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 59.55 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 5.76% to reach USD 83.63 billion by 2030.

Global Hosiery MarketHosiery is the category of clothing for the legs and feet, often knitted and made of yarns such as nylon, cotton, or silk. The term encompasses a variety of garments, including stockings, pantyhose, tights, knee-highs, leggings, and socks. These items serve functional and aesthetic purposes, providing warmth, compression, or a finishing touch to an ensemble. With a rich history that spans several centuries, hosiery has evolved with fashion trends and technological advancements, resulting in a diverse range of styles, patterns, and opacity levels suited for different occasions and consumer needs. Increasing focus on personal appearance and health-conscious behavior influences the demand for fashionable and functional hosiery products. Moreover, advancements in materials and manufacturing processes lead to better quality and variety, driving consumer interest. Further, the growth of online shopping has provided consumers with more options and convenience, thereby increasing the market reach of hosiery products. However, high competition and market saturation can make it difficult to achieve business growth. Environmental and ethical issues around fast fashion lead to consumer criticism, and increased regulation may impact sales. Nevertheless, growing interest in personalized apparel opens up new possibilities for customized hosiery. Products with medical benefits, such as compression socks, offer significant opportunities, especially given the aging population in many countries. Smart hosiery embedded with technology for fitness tracking or therapeutic benefits is an emerging trend with a lot of potential.Regional InsightsIn the Americas region, the hosiery market is characterized by a strong demand for premium and specialized products. In the United States, consumers often seek hosiery with advanced features such as compression, moisture-wicking, and temperature control, reflecting an interest in comfort and health. Moreover, the Presence of major brands focuses on innovation, with the latest patents showing developments in sustainable materials supporting market growth. The surge in D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) sales, facilitated by e-commerce platforms, bolstered product penetration in more regions. The hosiery market in the Middle East is heavily influenced by cultural norms and climate. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for fashionable hosiery options that align with cultural attire. Luxury and international brands have a significant presence in this area, often catering to the affluent consumer base. Luxury hosiery is popular, particularly in fashion-centric nations, including Italy and France. EU regulations on sustainability have pushed for innovation in environmentally friendly hosiery production methods. The Middle East market favors premium and luxury hosiery, reflecting the region's higher disposable income and preference for high-end fashion. The Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing regions for the hosiery market. There is a significant presence of local manufacturers, in major economies including China and India, which are also some of the largest contributors to the global hosiery industry. Japan and South Korea, on the other hand, are notable for their innovative and fashionable hosiery offerings. The increasing consumer purchasing power and expanding retail infrastructure are propelling market growth.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Hosiery Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Hosiery Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Hosiery Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Aarti Intermational, Adidas AG, CSP International Fashion Group S.p.A., DM Hosiery, Ever Green Hosiery, FALKE KGaA, Gildan Activewear Inc., Gold Toe-Moretz, LLC, Golden Lady Company S.p.A., GOPAL JEE FABRICS, Hanesbrands, Inc., Iconix Brand Group, Inc., IMPERIAL KNITTERS, Jante Textile, Kayser-Roth Corporation, LU THAI TEXTILE CO., LTD, Mariflos, Nester Hosiery, Sculptz, Inc., Singhal Traders, SMJ KNIT FAB, Spanx Inc., The Donna Karan Company Store LLC, The LYCRA Company, Top Light Fabrics Private Limited, and Wolford AG.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Hosiery Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product
Non Sheer
Sheer
Gender
Men
Women
End-Products
Leggings
Socks
Stockings
Tights
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Hosiery Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Hosiery Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Hosiery Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Hosiery Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Hosiery Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Hosiery Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising consumer awareness for quality and durability, along with changing lifestyle
5.1.1.2. High demand for hosiery products from sport and fitness sector
5.1.1.3. Expanding trades and exports of hosiery worldwide
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Increasing cost of raw materials
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Emerging trend of innovative fabric designs in hosiery products
5.1.3.2. Growing sales of hosiery products from online distribution channel
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Presence of counterfeit products and quality issues
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Product: Growing trend of non sheer hosiery as versatile fashion statements
5.2.2. Gender: Increasing popularity of hosiery for women products
5.2.3. End-Products: Significant demand for new design stockings
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Hosiery Market, by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Non Sheer
6.3. Sheer
7. Hosiery Market, by Gender
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Men
7.3. Women
8. Hosiery Market, by End-Products
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Leggings
8.3. Socks
8.4. Stockings
8.5. Tights
9. Americas Hosiery Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Hosiery Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Hosiery Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.3.1.1. Interloop Acquires 64% Stake in US Firm Top Circle Hosiery Mills
12.3.2. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.2.1. US' The LYCRA Company Introduces New Anti-Static Hosiery Tech
12.3.3. Investment & Funding
12.3.3.1. INR 400 Crore Investment In Bengal's Hosiery Parks Expected By FY 2024-25
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. Aarti Intermational
13.1.2. Adidas AG
13.1.3. CSP International Fashion Group S.p.A.
13.1.4. DM Hosiery
13.1.5. Ever Green Hosiery
13.1.6. FALKE KGaA
13.1.7. Gildan Activewear Inc.
13.1.8. Gold Toe-Moretz, LLC
13.1.9. Golden Lady Company S.p.A.
13.1.10. GOPAL JEE FABRICS
13.1.11. Hanesbrands, Inc.
13.1.12. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
13.1.13. IMPERIAL KNITTERS
13.1.14. Jante Textile
13.1.15. Kayser-Roth Corporation
13.1.16. LU THAI TEXTILE CO., LTD
13.1.17. Mariflos
13.1.18. Nester Hosiery
13.1.19. Sculptz, Inc.
13.1.20. Singhal Traders
13.1.21. SMJ KNIT FAB
13.1.22. Spanx Inc.
13.1.23. The Donna Karan Company Store LLC
13.1.24. The LYCRA Company
13.1.25. Top Light Fabrics Private Limited
13.1.26. Wolford AG
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. HOSIERY MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. HOSIERY MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY GENDER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY GENDER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY END-PRODUCTS, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY END-PRODUCTS, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA HOSIERY MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. HOSIERY MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. HOSIERY MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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