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Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 86 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2983208
Apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates continues to record a strong performance in current value growth terms, building on the strong momentum it gained in 2022 when sales surged due to pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic.

The 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 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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Resurgence of standalone brands as concessions in department stores
  • Polarisation of womenswear in the United Arab Emirates
  • Generation Z’s shift towards resale market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • From “stories” to stores: The evolution of Instagram vintage shopping
  • Rise of female-led Emirati apparel stores
  • Modest and traditional fashion continues to grow
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demographic imbalance favours menswear in the United Arab Emirates
  • The influence of streetwear continues to grow
  • Men’s fashion is evolving with the adoption of bold new colours
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Men’s nightwear to record strong growth as availability improves
  • E-commerce helps fuel sales of menswear in the United Arab Emirates
  • Men’s suits likely to struggle to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2028
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Luxury childrenswear embraces the “Ramadan Rush”
  • Growing trend towards sustainability, especially among younger parents
  • Landmark Group retains convincing leadership of childrenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Omnichannel approach will remain important for sales of childrenswear
  • Category set to thrive despite declining birth rates
  • “Mini-me” trend likely to gain further momentum
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hijab and modest sportswear increasingly offered by global brands
  • Parents encouraged to view sports as more than fitness
  • PUMA opens largest regional factory outlet
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sportswear players embrace the holistic concept of wellness
  • Blurring of lines between sportswear and athleisure
  • Nike launches Nike Forward to highlight its reduced footprint
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Young population drives popularity of jeans in the United Arab Emirates
  • Brands embrace eco-friendly jeans
  • Extremely hot summers could be headwind to stronger adoption of jeans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Super premium segment driven by shifts in global wealth
  • Levi’s launches AI-generated virtual models to improve online experience
  • Second-hand jeans emerge in local market, prompting retailers to react
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Non-sheer hosiery continues to dominate local demand
  • Brands expand their range of eco-friendly tights
  • Period-proof hosiery is a growing trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Private label regains growth momentum
  • Landmark Group set to retain its overall leadership of hosiery
  • Hosiery in the United Arab Emirates driven by affordability and wide distribution
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Fashon-forward population embraces apparel accessories
  • Scarves remain popular choice for consumers of accessories
  • Snapchat helps drives sales with virtual try-on technology
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury accessories struggle to outpace mass options but offer potential by appealing to aspirational Generation Z
  • Future challenges for ties in the United Arab Emirates
  • Virtual influencers may be “safer” choice for luxury apparel accessories brands
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Women’s footwear outpaces men’s
  • Aldo expands its local distribution to online platforms
  • Asics sets sustainability benchmark
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Tiffany x Nike’s surprise collaboration
  • Gucci collaborates with Snapchat for an inaugural sneaker virtual try-on
  • Sneaker culture set to drive interest in sports footwear
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