Sales of apparel and footwear saw dynamic growth in 2022, with constant value sales fast approaching pre-pandemic levels. As the country emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers became increasingly keen to travel, socialise and spend more time outside the home, which translated into them spending more money and time on their personal appearance. The return of Malaysians to their physical workspaces promoted growth in formal attire, such as suits, jackets and coats, shirts, belts and ties, a...
Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in Malaysia 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.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Apparel and Footwear in Malaysia
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN MALAYSIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Apparel and footwear in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued recovery for womenswear, in line with restoration of busy pre-pandemic lifestyles
Second-hand clothing proves to be attractive to budget-conscious consumers
Local womenswear brands invest in launch of sustainable clothing ranges to cater to rising demand from younger generation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
International fashion brands to target Malaysians with more localised offerings
Collaborations are expected to continue apace
Sustainability will remain a key area of focus
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MENSWEAR IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Return of pre-pandemic lifestyles, combined with rise of Korean streetwear culture helps to sustain growth in 2023
Brand collaborations emerge as key marketing strategy
Sustainability is embraced by menswear players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strengthening competitiveness among hugely available streetwear brands in menswear, influenced largely by Korean and Japanese culture
Discounts will be remain key to generating sales amongst price-conscious consumers
Sustainability and functionality will continue as common themes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHILDRENSWEAR IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Childrenswear players offer price discounts in order to generate consumer interest
Cross-collaboration collections featuring licensed characters form part of business marketing strategies
Fast fashion players continue to enjoy success due to competitive prices and frequent new launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce penetration will increase within childrenswear, although retailers will continue to invest in bricks-and-mortar stores as consumers return to shopping centres
Evolution of children’s sportswear will result in opening of more standalone stores offering children’s sportswear
Childrenswear brands will continue to use licenced characters to appeal to young consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTSWEAR IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Performance apparel and performance footwear lead growth through constant new launches and embracing of sneaker culture
International sportswear brands target Malaysian expansion
Decathlon expands into Northern Region
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports footwear will see healthy growth, driven primarily by strong athleisure trend and continuation of sneaker culture among Malaysians
More standalone sportwear stores are anticipated to open their doors in the short -term
More sportswear brands to focus on sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
JEANS IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
High cost of living boost sales of economy and standard jeans ranges
Sustainability becomes a more important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions
Levi’s consolidates its position through new launches, personalised shopping experiences and collaborations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Expansion of fast-fashion brands in economy and standard jeans, although international niche jeans brands will also gain traction
Denim will continue its sustainable journey
Personalisation will be a growing trend
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOSIERY IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased demand for hosiery, in light of return to outdoor activities
Functionality emerges as a key theme in non-sheer hosiery
Local hosiery brands produce fun designs to appeal to the younger generation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price discounts will remain key to stimulating sales of non-sheer hosiery
Hosiery from sportswear brands anticipated to enjoy stronger growth
Larger number of hosiery brands to pursue online-only model
CATEGORY DATA
Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued healthy growth for apparel accessories, thanks to return to busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, and return of consumers to shopping malls
Stylish hijabs boost growth in scarves
Brands seek to expand their audiences through collaboration marketing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premiumisation to elevate value growth in scarves, as hijabs become fashion accessories
Discounting will remain relevant marketing tactic in ties and belts
Growing number of brands will turn to personalisation as key marketing strategy
CATEGORY DATA
Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
FOOTWEAR IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Women’s footwear and men’s footwear sustained double digit growth to boost recovery to reach pre-pandemic level
Entrance of various international sportswear brands lead to high growth in sports footwear
Strong personalisation and ergonomic footwear gaining traction in Malaysia in conjunction with the rise in health-conscious consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail expansion, growing sneaker culture and premiumisation will be key trends driving growth in footwear
Collaborations will generate consumer interest
Functionality will be a key feature of new product launches
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028