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The Apparel Market in Europe to 2030

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  • 41 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: Europe
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5925469

This report includes analysis, market forecasts, brands, consumer attitudes and trends in the Apparel Market in Europe to 2030 with the impact of recent events

Europe’s apparel market grew 1.7% in 2024, slowing as cost-of-living pressures kept demand cautious and growth mainly value-driven. In 2025 it is estimated to have risen 1.5%, as macro uncertainty continued to restrain spending and the market continued to mature, especially in Western Europe. In 2026, growth is forecast to remain subdued at 1.4% and beyond rise at a 2025-2030 CAGR of 1.5, reflecting a mature market with limited volume gains

Report Scope

  • Europe’s apparel market grew 1.7% in 2024, slowing as cost-of-living pressures kept demand cautious and growth mainly value-driven.
  • In 2025 it is estimated to have risen 1.5%, as macro uncertainty continued to restrain spending and the market continued to mature, especially in Western Europe.

Reasons to Buy

  • Gain a comprehensive view of the European apparel market and forecasts to 2030
  • Explore new opportunities that will allow you to align your product offerings and strategies to meet demand following the impact of recent events on the apparel market
  • Investigate current and forecast trends in apparel categories to identify the opportunities offering the most potential

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Drivers & Inhibitors
  • The Apparel Market in Europe to 2030
  • Category Performance to 2030
  • Channel Performance to 2030
  • Consumers
  • Competitive Landscape: Brands
  • Top 10: Winners & Losers Outlook
  • Brands in Focus: Zalando
  • Brands in Focus: Uniqlo
  • Brands in Focus: Adidas
  • Methodology, Definition & Contacts
List of Tables
  • European Market by Menswear & Womenswear Product Types, 2025 & 2030
  • European Market by Childrenswear Product Types, 2025 & 2030
  • European Market by Footwear Product Types, 2025 & 2030
  • European Market by Accessories Product Types, 2025 & 2030
List of Figures
  • European Apparel Market Value in EURbn, 2025e-2030f
  • Category Share of European Apparel Market (%), 2020, 2025e, 2030f
  • European Apparel Market Annual growth by Channel (%), 2025e-2030f
  • European Apparel Market Value, 2020, 2025e & 2030f (EUR bn) with CAGR (%) ​
  • European Apparel Market Value in EUR bn, 2020-2030f
  • European Apparel Market Value Annual Growth %, 2020-2030f
  • European Apparel Market Volume in m units, 2020-2030f
  • European Apparel Market Volume Annual Growth %, 2020-2030f
  • Global Apparel Market by Regional Share 2020, 2025 & 2030
  • Top 10 European Apparel Markets by Value in EUR bn
  • Top 10 European Markets by Forecast CAGR, 2025-2030
  • Category Shares within the European Apparel Market (%)2020, 2025e & 2030f​
  • European Apparel Market by Price Positioning, 2020, 2025 & 2030
  • European Sportwear Market Value EUR bn, 2020-2030f
  • European Sportswear Market Annual Growth %, 2020-2030f
  • European Apparel Online Market Size (EUR bn), 2020-2030f
  • Europe Online vs Offline Channel Growth, 2025-2030
  • European Apparel Market by Channel, 2025 & 2030
  • Top 10 European Online Apparel Markets by Value in EUR bn
  • Top 10 European Apparel Markets by 2025 Online Penetration
  • European consumers’ level of concern about the impact of the cost-ofliving crisis on their long-term financial situation
  • How European consumers are changing their shopping habits for apparel due to the rising cost-of-living
  • European Apparel Market Shares for Top 10 Brands %, 2024-2025e
  • Zalando (Own Private Labels)’s European Apparel Market Share%, 2020-2025e
  • Uniqlo’s European Apparel Market Share%, 2020-2025e
  • Adidas’s European Apparel Market Share%, 2020-2025e

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Zalando
  • Uniqlo
  • Adidas
  • Zara
  • Shein
  • H&M
  • Nike
  • Primark
  • Decathlon
  • C&A
  • Puma
  • Mango