Apparel and Footwear in Australia


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Apparel and Footwear in Australia

Apparel and footwear remained resilient in 2022, despite many retailers in certain states experiencing closures as part of Australia’s lockdowns at the beginning of the year. In 2022, local consumers gradually resumed outdoor lifestyles as restrictions were eased. This trend was notable due to greater footfall reported by major retailers across Australia’s CBD districts in 2022. The greater return to the office and major social events such as weddings also encouraged Australians to review their...

Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Apparel and Footwear in Australia
Euromonitor International
January 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Apparel and footwear in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Womenswear enjoys full recovery following the declines of 2020
Seasonal changes with higher rainfall contribute to further demand for women’s jackets and coats, and women's jumpers
High freight costs, exchange rates and inflation push up unit price of womenswear in 2022
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Tougher market conditions and growth of circular economy will intensify pressure on womenswear over the forecast period
Digitalisation and metaverse to increasingly shape the future of womenswear
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
MENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Hybrid working shapes menswear, contributing to solid growth in 2022
Functionality drives innovation within men’s swimwear
Growing demand for luxury menswear underpinned by personal shoppers and bespoke suits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Looming risk of recession with rising inflation limits stronger growth potential of menswear in the coming years
Sustainable accreditation within menswear will continue to increase in relevance
Sensory retail experience to support in-store sales of menswear over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
CHILDRENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Childrenswear proves resilient with support of menswear and womenswear brands
Evolving circular economy with peer-to-peer commerce and second-hand shopping threatens growth of childrenswear
Marginal upturn in birth rates during pandemic contributes to demand for baby and toddler wear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demographic trends will hamper growth of baby and toddler wear over the forecast period
Consumers will continue to seek value for money from childrenswear
Purpose-driven brands of childrenswear will attract conscious consumers in the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SPORTSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Ongoing supply chain disruptions force players to review sourcing operations and textiles
Sustainability and eco-production remain in focus to attract consumers of sportswear
Sportswear retailers and brands engage in diversification strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Slow fashion can boost sportswear’s future growth
Engaging with sporting communities to meet consumer demand for connection
Sportswear capsule wardrobes for versatility and endorsements to create interest
CATEGORY DATA
Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
JEANS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Versatility is major growth driver of jeans in Australia
Inclusivity provides growth opportunities
Sustainable initiatives attract Generation Z in Australia
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Brands engage in diversification strategies to attract new target audience
Purpose-driven strategies that add value to society will help drive sales over the forecast period
Players to adopt a circular economy business model in line with sustainability concerns
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2018-2022
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2022
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HOSIERY IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sheer hosiery benefits from slowing of casualisation trends in Australia
Community engagement and loyalty programmes encourage brand loyalty
Hosiery leveraged by celebrity endorsement and inclusivity themes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hosiery will struggle to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2027
Sustainability framework will continue to influence hosiery over the forecast period
Private label hosiery likely to retain relevant presence due to high price sensitivity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Further declines for apparel accessories due to subdued demand for face masks
Nostalgic fashion trends benefit hats/caps in 2022
New digital store concepts introduced by major players to capture consumers’ attention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Highly fragmented category will increase competition over the forecast period
Demand for sustainability will shape the future of apparel accessories
Major declines for other apparel accessories due to waning demand for face masks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2018-2022
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2022
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Footwear benefits from retailers further investing in omnichannel strategies
Connection and engagement with Generation Z by major footwear players through introduction of metaverse technology tools
Worsening economic landscape presents challenges for major players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Seamless in-store retail experience to help drive growth of footwear
Growth opportunities through inclusivity themes
Concerns over sustainability and ethical issues to encourage footwear brands to invest in this space
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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