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Apparel and Footwear in Sweden

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  • 90 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: Sweden
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2870350
Apparel and footwear in Sweden is expected to display weaker current retail value and volume growth in 2023. Retail volume will post an overall decline, while retail value is set to remain positive, albeit lower than levels experienced in 2021 and 2022, primarily driven by inflation and rising unit prices.

The Apparel and Footwear 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 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.

Table of Contents

APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN SWEDEN
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 SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume sales decline, as current retail value growth is boosted by inflation
  • Relaxed, semi-formal trends influence purchasing decisions in Sweden
  • E-commerce and social media influence drive sales in womenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Opposing trends of fast fashion and sustainability drive growth in womenswear
  • A rising interest in activity boosts sales of sportswear across the forecast period
  • Second-hand and vintage goods place growing pressure on retail value sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 105 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 106 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 107 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 117 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MENSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Formal wear experiences a downward trend as retail volume sales struggle
  • The casual elegance trend persists despite retailers focusing on expressive lines
  • A rise in sportswear drives growth, as many integrate sportswear with daily attire
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Brands focus on product development and expertise to boost consumer loyalty
  • Sportswear drives growth, with innovations in materials and technology boosting sales
  • Omnichannel approaches that focus on convenience drive sales in menswear
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHILDRENSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Second-hand clothes and a declining birth rate pose challenges to sales
  • Brands focus on sustainable clothing and the circular economy to drive sales
  • Social media helps to drive sales among older children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A rise in sustainable clothing, with a shift towards quality and functionality
  • The reduction in birth rates remains a challenge to retail volume sales
  • Social media platforms and the prevalence of e-commerce drives growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 32 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 33 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 34 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Following COVID-19, an increasing interest in sports aids sales on the landscape
  • Players focus on an omnichannel approach and advancements in digitalisation
  • International sportswear players lead, focusing on brand extensions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth benefits from physical activities becoming part of everyday life
  • Innovation in sportswear will drive retail value sales across the forecast period
  • A focus on quality will drive retail value growth across the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 41 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 42 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 45 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
JEANS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Due to the durable nature of jeans, consumers postpone purchases
  • Growth for premium jeans due to strong distribution and discounted prices
  • Lager 157 and Zara perform well, offering appealing prices during inflation
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The mature market and discounted prices will challenge retail value growth
  • Discounting blurs the lines between standard and premium jeans
  • E-commerce drives innovation, with niche players focusing on sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 48 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 49 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 50 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 51 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 52 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 53 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 54 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 59 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 69 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 70 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 71 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 72 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOSIERY IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume declines as players struggle to add value to hosiery offerings
  • Sheer hosiery is challenged by working from home and casual fashion trends
  • Rising health and exercise trends boost retail volume sales for non-sheer hosiery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The wide offering of affordable goods in grocery stores subdues value for hosiery
  • Innovation in sports hosiery drives retail volume and value growth
  • Higher quality and functionality to be seen in everyday hosiery options
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 74 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 75 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 76 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 77 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers cut down or postpone purchases during a challenging time
  • Volume decline for ties and belts as occasions are postponed due to inflation
  • Fashion apparel retains its lead against top sportswear giants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Changing weather drives ongoing sales of scarves, gloves, hats and caps
  • Growth is challenged by apparel accessories being a supplementary purchase
  • Luxury brands are set to perform well, with widening appeal and distribution
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 84 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 85 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 86 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
FOOTWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising inflation leads to dampened sales for footwear in 2023
  • E-commerce sales struggle due to consumers' need to try footwear on in person
  • Sports footwear drives sales as outdoor and indoor activities increase
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sustainable options and a shift from quantity to quality drive value over the forecast period
  • Online returns remain high as consumers struggle with size and fit
  • Children’s footwear benefits from shorter lifespans and rising mini-me trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 96 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 97 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 99 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 100 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 101 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 102 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 103 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 104 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028