Apparel and Footwear in Japan

Apparel and Footwear in Japan


In 2024, apparel and footwear in Japan is expected to see solid retail current value growth, although sales are still anticipated to remain below the pre-pandemic level. In 2024, sales have been heavily influenced by the changing climate. This industry has always been affected by the weather conditions, but this year’s notable characteristics have been another long, extremely hot summer and mild winter, the same as seen in 2023. The prolonged and extreme heat led to a surge in sales of products...

Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in Japan 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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* Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market;
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Apparel and Footwear in Japan
Euromonitor International
November 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN JAPAN
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Late summer heat and warm winter lead to poor performance of winter apparel – demand forecasting will be a future challenge
Uniqlo leads womenswear with affordability and quality
Uniforms give way to personal choices of work attire
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion-savvy female consumers will continue to support growth
Accelerating access to Korean fashion through e-commerce platforms and physical stores
Utilisation of AI in product development emerges
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
A comeback for men’s suits
Uniqlo continues to lead, with the expansion of its men’s product range
Is AI a reliable ally for men struggling with fashion?
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Importance of demand from inbound tourists for menswear amidst population decline
Physical presence key to gaining awareness in Japan
Retailers of suits are focusing on sustainability
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth despite the declining birth rate, due to increased spending per child
Effective collaborations and affordable prices are Shimamura’s strengths
Local governments operate initiatives to collect and donate outgrown children’s clothing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
With the accelerating decline in the birth rate, demand from inbound tourists will become more important
Online communities bring consumers together
AI to enhance the shopping experience
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Outdoor apparel leads growth in sports apparel, due to consumers’ continuing interest in outdoor activities
adidas Japan KK leads sportswear thanks to strong brand loyalty
Emerging online platform 60% introduces new brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth of sportswear: Opportunities for overseas brands
Sports events become hubs for recycling
AI to enhance the shopping experience
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Resurgence in demand from inbound tourists boosts growth for jeans
Itoschu Corp leads with strong brands such as Edwin, Wrangler, and Lee
Highlighting “Japan” important for brand loyalty and attracting inbound demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Will the popularity of vintage jeans become a threat?
Sustainable appeal through reassessment of domestic denim materials
The importance of growing loyal denim consumers amidst a declining population
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value-added products show growth
Gunze leads a fragmented category
Products from convenience stores emerge and gain popularity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Saturation will limit growth for hosiery
Tabio offers experiences through physical stores
Hosiery as part of self expression
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased demand for certain apparel accessories due to prolonged heatwave
Fragmented category, with Shein leading
Rise of try-on services in e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hats/caps set to lead growth
Ties set to struggle due to population decline and changes in business culture
UV protection key to future growth, with advances in weather prediction technology
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Robust growth supported by domestic demand and inbound tourism
Nike Japan Co Ltd leads, but the competition intensifies
Increase in brands promoting sustainability and expanding choices
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Footwear tailored for older people to gain momentum in an ageing society
Health management with smart shoes
Technology will improve the shopping experience
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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