Apparel and Footwear in Australia

Apparel and Footwear in Australia


Retail volume sales of apparel and footwear in Australia remain fairly flat in 2024, as the economic downturn and high interest rates impact discretionary spend. As consumers feel the pressure of the high cost of living on their household budgets, subdued spending is impacting many of the industry’s categories. When available, discretionary spend is being largely redirected to experiences rather than on “things” – as consumers shift to prioritising domestic and international leisure travel post-...

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 2019-2023 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 2028 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
December 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Apparel and footwear impacted by challenging economic conditions in 2024
Market polarisation, DEI and sustainability emerge as key trends in 2024
Mergers and disruptive DTC models shape competitive landscape
E-commerce continues to evolve in Australia, responding to consumer demand and shaping trends that echo across the industry
What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic headwinds contribute to sales fluctuations
Competitive landscape is mix of acquisitions, collapses and consumer shift towards budget-friendly casual apparel
Digital transformation within womenswear ensures seamless customer experience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing polarisation of budget-friendly casual options versus investment pieces to hinder stronger performance over the forecast period
Acquisitions within women’s swimwear offer further development potential
Future focus on sustainability, transparency and social accountability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
MENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Menswear’s weak performance is a sign of economic pressures
Extensive physical presence of leading brands facilitates omnichannel strategies
Australian brand collaboration to nurture youth emotional wellbeing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further move between casual, smart casual and business casual attire over forecast period
Seamless, sustainable and second-hand: Key trends as menswear moves towards a circular economy
Mergers and acquisitions likely to further characterise category due to difficult trading conditions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHILDRENSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Households with young children and mortgages limit discretionary spending
Shrinking consumer spending translates into challenging conditions in local market
Fashionable collaborations boost brand loyalty and ensure they remain top of mind
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Prevailing demographic trends to shape childrenswear over forecast period
Challenges to category go beyond physical wear and tear
Distribution to further shift online as retailers and brands develop seamless omnichannel operations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTSWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sportswear in Australia continues its strong performance in 2024
Competition for incumbents as challengers record strong performances
“Fashion Olympics” turn heads in Paris, while local fans emulate their favourite sporting stars through replica sportswear capsule collections
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future demand likely to be driven by fashion, fandom and functionality
Economic landscape poses significant challenges to category’s value growth
Australian enviro-tech startup partners with global athleisure giant to help shape the future of nylon recycling
CATEGORY DATA
Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
JEANS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Polarisation evident within men’s jeans, while premiumisation characterises the women’s segment
Competitive landscape subject to volatility as cross-category headwinds hit
Evolution of e-commerce leads to emergence of grey market drop-shipping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Polarisation set to contribute to standout performance for men’s jeans at either end of value spectrum over the forecast period
Sustainability to continue on its journey into mainstream jeans
Standard and economy women’s jeans set to experience competitive transformation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOSIERY IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Australians replenish their collections of daily wardrobe essentials
Competitive landscape features mix of private label, specialists, global sports brands and fast fashion
Generation Z and millennials debate 2024’s sock trends on social media
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label poised to be cost-effective solution in the face of economic uncertainty
Natural and alternative fibres are cornerstones of sustainability, yet the journey towards a circular economy will continue over the forecast period
Hosiery to be challenged by frugality and practicality in purchasing decisions, leading to distribution channel shift
CATEGORY DATA
Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Return to low growth for apparel accessories in 2024
Shein sets trends and responds to consumer demand within mass segment at rapid pace
Gulf between ultra-fast and slow fashion presents challenge within apparel accessories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further scrutiny of discretionary spend likely to impact future category sales
Climate change, casualisation and economic pressures to pose challenges
Online/offline to continue to blur boundaries as brands seek further customer engagement
CATEGORY DATA
Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Redirected discretionary spending and shifting distribution impact performance of footwear
Sportswear brands and major events heavily influence footwear in Australia
Local fashion footwear brands gain attention for sustainability and considered design
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports-inspired footwear likely to help drive growth, as reimagined aesthetic of vintage styles proves popular
Direct-to-consumer dialogue to be facilitated by physical and virtual retail touchpoints
Handcrafted and durable high-quality footwear is sustainable antidote to fast fashion
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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