United Kingdom (UK) Menswear Market Size and Trend Analysis by Category, Segments, Region, Key Brands, and Forecast, 2022-2026 report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the UK menswear market, the major players, the key trends, and consumer attitudes. It provides detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the market, market sizes and forecasts, and the performace of key retailers. The report also includes consumer data from 2022.
The UK menswear market experienced strong growth of 17.9% to reach £11.7bn in 2022, which is 5.3% above 2019 levels, boosted by pent-up demand for categories like holidaywear and occasionwear after the pandemic. While the surge in the cost of living will cause all UK apparel subsectors to decline in 2023, menswear will be more resilient than womenswear, since males tend to buy more versatile pieces that offer better value for money.
The UK menswear market experienced strong growth of 17.9% to reach £11.7bn in 2022, which is 5.3% above 2019 levels, boosted by pent-up demand for categories like holidaywear and occasionwear after the pandemic. While the surge in the cost of living will cause all UK apparel subsectors to decline in 2023, menswear will be more resilient than womenswear, since males tend to buy more versatile pieces that offer better value for money.
Scope
- The UK Menswear market is forecast to decline by 5.9% in 2023, however, it is then set to return to growth in 2024, followed by consistent growth out to 2026 as economic pressures ease.
- The proportion of menswear sales made online remained 8.6ppts higher than 2019 in 2022 at 40.1%, with the channel expected to outperform in the long term, as men have become more accustomed to its ease and convenience.
- Men’s heightened preference for sportswear and athleisure has stuck following the pandemic, with sportswear sales within the menswear market expected to rise by 13.6% to £2.2bn between 2022 and 2026.
- The cost-of-living crisis is expected to hit menswear volumes, with 69.0% of male consumers stating in November 2022 that they are planning to buy fewer clothing & footwear products.
Reasons to Buy
- Find out how the ongoing inflationary pressures are impacting the UK Menswear market, and how this compares to the other UK apparel subsectors
- Identify the key trends within the UK Menswear market, and how your business can integrate them into its proposition to become more competitive
- Understand UK consumers' preferences when shopping for menswear, to allow you to maximise customer acquisition
Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- KEY TRENDS IN THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET
- UK Menswear Market Drivers
- UK Menswear Market Inhibitors
- Key Trends
- M&A menswear activity provides future growth opportunities
- Hybrid working catalyzes demand for more versatile smart/casual wear
- Streetwear retailers are focusing on experiential shopping to boost footfall
- Sporting events, particularly within football, present opportunities
- Strategies for Success in the UK Menswear Market
- THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: UK MARKET SIZE AND FORECASTS 2016-2026
- UK Menswear Market, 2016, 2022 & 2026
- UK Menswear Market, Annual Growth and Spend Per Head, 2016-2026
- UK Clothing Market Share by Subsector, 2016, 2022 & 2026
- UK Clothing Market Growth by Subsector, 2016-2026
- THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: WHERE PEOPLE SHOP
- UK Menswear Online Market, 2016-2026
- UK Menswear Online vs Offline Growth, 2016-2026
- UK Menswear Location Preferences
- UK Menswear Fulfilment Preferences
- UK Menswear Market by Channel, 2016, 2022 & 2026
- Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Market Shares
- Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Outlooks
- Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Comparative Metrics
- Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Competitor Overlaps
- UK Menswear Most Shopped At Retailers
- Retailer Profiles
- JD Sports
- John Lewis & Partners
- ASOS
- Ted Baker
- Uniqlo
- Castore and boohooMAN
- Retailers to Watch
- THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: HOW PEOPLE SHOP
- Who Shops and Where They Are Located
- Categories Purchased
- Which Categories They Buy
- Which Niche Categories They Buy
- Frequency of Shopping
- Impacts of Inflation on Clothing & Footwear Spend
- THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: WHY PEOPLE SHOP
- What’s Important
- Clothing Inspirations
- Social Media Inspiration
- Trying New Styles
- METHODOLOGY, DEFINITIONS AND CONTACTS
- Fulfilment Methods Used When Purchasing Clothing Online, by Demographic
- Anticipated 2023 Changes in Market Share for Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers
- Comparative Metrics for Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers
- Competitor Shopper Overlaps of Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers
- Menswear Categories Purchased, by Demographic
- Niche Menswear Categories Purchased, by Demographic
- How Frequently Shoppers Buy Clothing, Footwear and/or Accessories for Themselves, by Demographic
- What’s Important to Consumers When Purchasing Menswear, by Demographic
- What Inspires Menswear Shoppers’ Clothing Choices, by Age
- Which Social Media Site Inspires Men’s Clothing Choices the Most, by Age
- UK Menswear Market Value 2016, 2022 & 2026 (£ bn) with Five-Year CAGR (%)
- UK Menswear Market Value (£ bn) 2016-2026, Annual Growth (%) and Spend Per Head (£)
- UK Clothing Market Share by Subsector, 2016, 2022 & 2026 (%)
- UK Clothing Market Annual Growth (%) by Subsector, 2016-2026
- UK Menswear Online Market Size (£ bn) and Online Penetration (%), 2016-2026
- UK Menswear Online vs Offline Annual Growth (%), 2016-2026
- Instore Locations Used to Purchase Menswear
- Fulfilment Methods Used When Purchasing Clothing Online
- UK Menswear Channel Shares (%), 2016, 2022 and 2026
- Market Shares (%) of the Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers 2021 & 2022(f)
- Top Retailers Menswear Shoppers Visited and Purchased Clothing From
- Where Else JD Sports’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear
- JD Sports’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic
- JD Sports’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)
- Where Else John Lewis & Partners’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear
- John Lewis & Partners’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic
- John Lewis & Partners’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)
- Where Else ASOS’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear
- ASOS’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic
- ASOS’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)
- Where Else Ted Baker’s Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear
- Ted Baker’s Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic
- Ted Baker’s 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)
- Where Else Uniqlo’s Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear
- Uniqlo’s Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic
- Uniqlo 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)
- Consumers That Shop for Menswear by Demographic
- Profile of Menswear Shoppers
- Menswear Categories Purchased
- Types of Brands Menswear Shoppers Purchased From For Clothing, Footwear and/or Accessories
- Niche Menswear Categories Purchased
- How UK Consumers Intend to Change Their Clothing & Footwear Shopping Habits Due to Rising Prices
- What’s Important to Consumers When Purchasing Menswear
- What Inspires Menswear Shoppers’ Clothing Choices
- Which Social Media Site Inspires Men’s Clothing Choices The Most
- Agreement Statement - I Don’t Have Confidence to Try New Fashion Styles
- Agreement Statement - I Would Like More Style Advice on Which Fashion Styles Would Suit Me
- Agreement Statement - New Fashion Trends Encourage Me to Purchase Clothing More Frequently
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 2Tall
- Adidas
- Amazon
- ASDA
- ASOS
- Axel Arigato
- Bad Rhino
- boohoo group
- boohoo.com
- boohooMAN
- Carhartt
- Castore
- Decathlon
- Dior Homme
- eBay
- END.
- Far Afield
- Fast Retailing
- Flannels
- Gieves & Hawkes
- Gymshark
- H&M
- House of Fraser
- JD Sports
- John Lewis & Partners
- Marks & Spencer
- Matalan
- Moss Bros
- New Look
- Next
- Nike
- Palace
- Percival
- Primark
- Puma
- Sainsbury's
- Selfridges
- SHEIN
- Sports Direct
- Supreme
- Tesco
- Theory
- TK Maxx
- TM Lewin
- Uniqlo
- Wax London
- Zara
