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Menswear in Sweden

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  • 27 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: Sweden
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2870307
Menswear in Sweden experienced modest growth in 2025, driven by the continued strength of sportswear and the expansion of e-commerce. The market is characterised by a mix of economy-driven chains, international fast fashion players and growing multi-brand platforms. As Swedish men increasingly prioritise quality and durability, the demand for versatile and functional pieces is expected to continue driving sales growth.

This Menswear in Sweden 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
  • Swedish men increasingly prioritising quality and durability
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 2 Analyst Insight
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Premium casualwear benefits from digital shift
  • Largest category outerwear being driven by practicality and style
  • Swimwear seeing relatively dynamic growth in menswear
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Premiumisation and digital shift to drive growth
  • Men’s outerwear will remain the largest category
  • E-commerce and social media fuel fastest growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Economy players and premium brands driving sales
  • Niche brands and online platforms gain visibility
CHANNELS
  • In-store retail dominates menswear sales with a strong physical presence
  • E-commerce gains ground with multi-brand platforms and premium online retailers
  • Omnichannel presence becomes increasingly important for retailers
PRODUCTS
  • H&M Atelier and Lager 157 drive innovation with premium and affordable basics
  • CHART 3 H&M Atelier Launches its Fall 2025 Menswear Collection Exclusively Online
  • CHART 4 Lager 157 Opens New Store in Gothenburg and Expands its Basics Business
  • Care of Carl expands premium menswear mix, challenging incumbents
  • CHART 5 Care of Carl Continues to Broaden its Premium Menswear Mix
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 8 Polarn O Pyret Expands Second-Hand Platform
  • CHART 9 Lager 157 Expands Store Network to Strengthen its Position in Affordable Basics
  • CHART 10 Ida Sjöstedt Expands Social-Media-Driven Womenswear Collections
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in Sweden 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in Sweden 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in Sweden 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN SWEDEN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Positive growth seen in the Swedish apparel and footwear market in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Apparel dominates sales, sportswear sees the most dynamic growth
  • Resale and rental reshape consumer behaviour
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Consumers drive demand for sustainable and premium products
  • Specialised products benefit from lifestyle and fitness trends
  • Omnichannel strategies and digital innovation shape the market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • H&M Group and specialised brands drive market polarisation
  • Lager 157 expansion and digital innovation reshape market dynamics
  • Ida Sjöstedt expands focus on social-media-led marketing and seasonal capsule drops
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail maintains lead despite e-commerce growth
  • E-commerce is the fastest-growing distribution channel
  • Omnichannel strategies drive consumer engagement
PRODUCTS
  • Resale platforms and premium basics drive market shift
  • Social media and discounting shape consumer behaviour
  • Market polarisation benefits economy and premium players
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources