Apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates continues to record a strong performance in current value growth terms, building on the strong momentum it gained in 2022 when sales surged due to pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic. Amid global economic headwinds, the industry's growth in 2023 is being partially driven by an influx of high net worth individuals and visitors to the United Arab Emirates, leading to an overall increase in spending levels, particularly benefiting premium bran...
Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Resurgence of standalone brands as concessions in department stores
Polarisation of womenswear in the United Arab Emirates
Generation Z’s shift towards resale market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
From “stories” to stores: The evolution of Instagram vintage shopping
Rise of female-led Emirati apparel stores
Modest and traditional fashion continues to grow
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demographic imbalance favours menswear in the United Arab Emirates
The influence of streetwear continues to grow
Men’s fashion is evolving with the adoption of bold new colours
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s nightwear to record strong growth as availability improves
E-commerce helps fuel sales of menswear in the United Arab Emirates
Men’s suits likely to struggle to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2028
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Luxury childrenswear embraces the “Ramadan Rush”
Growing trend towards sustainability, especially among younger parents
Landmark Group retains convincing leadership of childrenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Omnichannel approach will remain important for sales of childrenswear
Category set to thrive despite declining birth rates
“Mini-me” trend likely to gain further momentum
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Hijab and modest sportswear increasingly offered by global brands
Parents encouraged to view sports as more than fitness
PUMA opens largest regional factory outlet
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sportswear players embrace the holistic concept of wellness
Blurring of lines between sportswear and athleisure
Nike launches Nike Forward to highlight its reduced footprint
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Young population drives popularity of jeans in the United Arab Emirates
Brands embrace eco-friendly jeans
Extremely hot summers could be headwind to stronger adoption of jeans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Super premium segment driven by shifts in global wealth
Levi’s launches AI-generated virtual models to improve online experience
Second-hand jeans emerge in local market, prompting retailers to react
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Non-sheer hosiery continues to dominate local demand
Brands expand their range of eco-friendly tights
Period-proof hosiery is a growing trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label regains growth momentum
Landmark Group set to retain its overall leadership of hosiery
Hosiery in the United Arab Emirates driven by affordability and wide distribution
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Fashon-forward population embraces apparel accessories
Scarves remain popular choice for consumers of accessories
Snapchat helps drives sales with virtual try-on technology
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury accessories struggle to outpace mass options but offer potential by appealing to aspirational Generation Z
Future challenges for ties in the United Arab Emirates
Virtual influencers may be “safer” choice for luxury apparel accessories brands
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Women’s footwear outpaces men’s
Aldo expands its local distribution to online platforms
Asics sets sustainability benchmark
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Tiffany x Nike’s surprise collaboration
Gucci collaborates with Snapchat for an inaugural sneaker virtual try-on
Sneaker culture set to drive interest in sports footwear
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