Apparel and Footwear in Austria

Apparel and Footwear in Austria


The Austrian apparel and footwear market in 2024 was significantly shaped by ongoing economic strains, with high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis continuing to shape consumer spending patterns. While inflation rates were lower compared to 2023, Austrian consumers remained cautious, prioritising essential items such as energy, and rent, while placing less emphasis on fashion and footwear purchases. This shift in priorities had a noticeable impact, with demand becoming more polarised across...

Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024 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 2029 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 Austria
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price increases and shifting consumer preferences impact sales in 2024
H&M faces challenges in outerwear but gains in sportswear, while discount retailers maintain a dominance
Retail e-commerce continues to grow, driven by loyalty programs and exclusive online deals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability and transparency is expected to shape womenswear across the forecast period
Comfort will become an increasingly important factor for Austrian womenswear consumers
The rise of technology and its impact on womenswear across the forecast period
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price hikes support retail value sales as retail volume declines
Established menswear brands face rising competition from ultra-fast fashion players
Polarisation in menswear and the rise of casual workwear in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The quality over quantity trend is expected to boost the retail value performance of menswear
Comfort, casual and multifunctionality is expected to influence menswear across the forecast period
Sustainability and repair services are set to impact the future of menswear
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
The low birth rate challenges demand for childrenswear, while retail value growth is driven by inflation
Ernsting's Family maintains its top spot, offering the leading brand in childrenswear
The growth of retail e-commerce impacts shopping behaviours in childrenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
There is expected to be a rise in demand for personalised and gender-neutral childrenswear
Growing demand for sustainable childrenswear and the rise of circular fashion practices
The impact of technology on the sales of childrenswear over the forecast period
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sportswear continues to record growth despite economic challenges in Austria
Puma SE retains its lead while H&M increases its share through affordable price points
The continued rise of retail e-commerce for sales of sportwear in Austria
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing growth expected to be driven by the active ageing population and social media marketing
Technological and sustainable innovations with shape sportswear across the forecast period
Growth of second-hand sportswear and resale platforms across the next five years
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Polarisation shapes the performance of jeans within Austria in 2024
New Yorker maintains its lead while Shein continues its upward trajectory
Retail e-commerce growth in jeans amid consumer preferences for in-store shopping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premiumisation and online shopping trends are expected to drive customisation
An ongoing shift towards sustainability practices and repair services will be seen in the jeans category  
Competition is expected to rise from trousers and skirts while jeans focus on innovation
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic pressures lead to an ongoing decline in retail volume sales of hosiery
Calzedonia is the strongest selling brand, considered to be fashionable and affordable
Retail e-commerce benefit from repeat purchases of hosiery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth for private label is expected as price-sensitivity is set to impact the hosiery category
The rise of celebrity and influencer collaborations is expected to impact sales in hosiery
An ongoing shift towards durability and repairs is expected to shape the hosiery category
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail volume declines amid economic uncertainty and heightened price points
Climate change negatively impacts the performance of scarves, hats and gloves
New Yorker Group-Services International offers competitive price points to retain its lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A shift towards experiences and sustainable consumption may impact sales across the forecast period
Cost pressures will continue to impact the apparel accessories market
An expected rise in wearable accessories will align with rising health and wellness trends
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 AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Overall retail volume declines while children's footwear showcases the strongest performance
The rise of sports-inspired footwear and casual workwear shapes buying habits
A strong variety of footwear helps Deichmann maintains its leadership in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Economic challenges are expected to aid the rise of private label goods
The ongoing evolution of omnichannel strategies in the footwear category
Sustainability and transparency are expected to influence consumer choices in footwear
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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