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Menswear in Germany

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  • 27 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Germany
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 219422
Menswear in Germany experienced cautious growth in 2025, with a total retail value of EUR17.1 billion, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by the trend towards resale and rental, as well as consumer demand for sustainable and inclusive apparel. The market is expected to continue growing steadily over the forecast period, driven by advancements in technology and AI, sustainability regulations, and changing consumer preferences.

This Menswear in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 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 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Men's Nightwear, Men's Outerwear, Men's Swimwear, Men's Underwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Menswear 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.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rental and resale plays a key role in driving growth
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 2 Analyst Insight
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Resale and rental drive sustainable menswear growth
  • Men's outerwear dominates menswear sales
  • No new launches in menswear resale and rental
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Tech-savvy consumers drive sustainable menswear growth
  • Men's outerwear maintains lead in menswear sales
  • E-commerce innovations enhance the shopping experience
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • H&M and Hugo Boss lead menswear market with value and premium offerings
  • Digitalisation and sustainability drive opportunities for menswear businesses
CHANNELS
  • Zalando's AI-powered assistant drives e-commerce growth
  • CHART 3 More Personal and Smarter - the Zalando Assistant
  • Apparel and footwear specialists lead offline sales
  • Growing role for e-commerce
PRODUCTS
  • Sustainability and inclusivity drive product innovation
  • Innovative products reflecting sustainability and inclusivity
  • CHART 4 Armedangels Launches Democracy Campaign with Artist, Eike König
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 5 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 6 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 7 E-dress Goes on an Offline Tour for the First Time
  • CHART 8 More Personal and Smarter - the Zalando Assistant
  • CHART 9 BFW Joins Forces with CFW to Accelerate the Industry's Sustainability Efforts
  • CHART 10 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 11 PEST Analysis in Germany 2025
  • CHART 12 Key Insights on Consumers in Germany 2025
  • CHART 13 Consumer Landscape in Germany 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Resale and rental models become increasingly prominent
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Resale and rental models drive sustainable fashion
  • Apparel demand shaped by preferences for sustainable and affordable fashion
  • Dynamic growth in resale and rental services
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Sustainable practices and technology drive market growth
  • Apparel offers stable growth prospects
  • Sportswear emerges as fastest-growing area driven by technology
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • H&M and C&A maintain lead despite Shein’s growth
  • Zalando’s acquisition of About You reshapes e-commerce landscape
CHANNELS
  • Retail offline leads apparel and footwear sales despite e-commerce growth
  • Retail e-commerce drives growth with AI-driven personalisation
  • AI personalisation tools and virtual try-on bolster appeal of e-commerce
PRODUCTS
  • Sustainability drives innovation in product design
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources