Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates

Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates


Sales of apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates remain positive in 2024, although growth is gradually slowing following the industry’s robust performance in previous years. Several key macroeconomic factors continue to support growth locally: population growth, record-high tourist arrivals, and a high GDP per capita compared to other global markets. Premium and luxury items are performing well, fuelled by an influx of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) who are visiting or relocating to...

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 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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Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
December 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Impact of Islamic culture on women’s fashion trends
Sustainability gains traction through circular economy
“Mall” culture is strong in the United Arab Emirates, but e-commerce sales are rising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Limited-edition Dubai merchandise sought by tourists
Sustainability to become key in “slow luxury” womenswear
E-commerce sales will continue to grow but so will number of returns
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demographic imbalance in the United Arab Emirates
Functional and comfortable options have an impact on menswear
Traditional Indian garments gain traction within menswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater footprint of budget outlets in the local market
Men’s nightwear value sales expected to decline over forecast period
Solid growth expected as male residents become increasingly fashion conscious
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for children’s sportwear is growing
Parenting influencers gain importance in the United Arab Emirates
Landmark Group retains convincing leadership
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Local brands set to increase their appeal over the forecast period
Demographic nuances to influence future of childrenswear
Mandatory school uniforms can potentially slow category’s growth
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sportswear continues to record strong growth due to greater participation in sports
Brand collaborations fuel excitement in local market
Sneakers in luxury fashion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Community the key to success within sportswear in the United Arab Emirates
Athleisure to remain relevant trend driving sales of sportswear
Swimwear to gain further momentum
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Youthful population drives growth of jeans
Super premium men’s jeans supported by influx of affluent consumers
Standard segment records highest value growth in women’s jeans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Baggy jeans versus skinny style: The generational divide
Hot weather is a headwind for stretch denim
Local consumers’ appreciation of embellished jeans
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Ethnic styles fuel growth of hosiery in the United Arab Emirates
Eco-friendly tights gain popularity
Competitive landscape is highly fragmented
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A sock war between Generation Z and millennials on social media
Functional sports socks to help fuel future growth of non-sheer hosiery
Compression socks offer potential pocket of growth linked to wellness
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Concept stores become growing channel for apparel accessories
Ties most dynamic performer in value growth terms
Designer scarves are particularly popular in the United Arab Emirates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apparel accessories play important role in hijab fashion
Educational tutorials needed on how to style belts and scarves
Polarised preferences: Luxury and low-cost accessories to thrive
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Personalisation is growing within footwear
Mid-range footwear continues to perform well
Skechers looks to strengthen position with launch of performance brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wide range of discounted footwear available in the United Arab Emirates
AI-enhanced e-commerce set to boost sales of footwear
Children’s footwear to lead value growth, driven by designer collections
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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