Apparel and Footwear in China


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Apparel and Footwear in China

Following strong double-digit current value growth in 2021, apparel and footwear turned to decline in 2022, with sales falling across all categories except sportswear, due to the impact of the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. This was mainly due to restrictions on offline consumption, and supply chain disruptions caused by lockdowns, as well as declining consumer confidence. However, sportswear and sports footwear, especially outdoor apparel and footwear, outperformed other categories in t...

Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in China 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 China
Euromonitor International
January 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN CHINA
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Womenswear decreases across all categories due to COVID-19 resurgence
Local fast fashion brands take share from international players
Athleisure is booming, with the entry of fashion and sports brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce penetration to level off, and sales to shift within the channel
Unisex clothing set to increase in womenswear
Fragmentation of womenswear will continue
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Although experiencing declines across the board, menswear is more stable in some categories than womenswear
A more casual style for menswear
Triggered by the pandemic, menswear players put more emphasis on online platforms
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The pricing polarisation of menswear will continue
Colours of menswear are expected to become more vibrant
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail current value sales of childrenswear decline, caused by pandemic restrictions
Sales of outdoor functional childrenswear increase rapidly
Sportswear brands continue to lead childrenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More maternity and infant players to enter childrenswear
Chinoiserie-style childrenswear favoured by post-90s parents
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Lockdowns hamper the growth of sportswear, but opportunities for outdoor products due to shifting consumer habits
DTC continues to be an important strategy to drive growth
Local brands continue to outperform international brands, due to the tailwind from consumer preference and more stable supply chains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports footwear set to perform well, for multiple reasons
Booming outdoor activities will keep driving outdoor apparel and footwear to robust growth
E-commerce to keep gaining share, mainly driven by increasing penetration of online shopping and development of s-commerce
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Nostalgia is in vogue, and drives vintage style back into the spotlight
Designer labels and luxury brands invest in jeans
Jeans sees further price polarisation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Jeans to see only slow growth ahead
The use of innovative materials and construction techniques
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Resurgence of the pandemic and corresponding lockdowns greatly reduce consumer demand
The hosiery category remains highly fragmented in China
Functionality and focus on user experience become increasing important for hosiery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports socks to further differentiate and segment based on different sports
Calf compression socks have become trendy again
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Suit accessories such as belts and ties underperform overall apparel accessories
Sales of hair accessories boom
Beanies become popular, triggered by the vintage trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury brands will lead future growth
Scarves to become increasingly diversified in the future
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 CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Pandemic affects overall sales of footwear, while sports footwear remains resilient
Sportswear brands continue to lead footwear
Digitalisation and channel upgrades are accelerating for footwear retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Local players are outperforming in children’s footwear through customisation and professionalism
Casual footwear continues to grow in importance, as multifunctionality keeps being emphasised
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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