Apparel: Market Research Report
The global outlook series on Apparel provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
The report offers a bird’s eye view of latest trends and consumer-dictated themes lending growth traction to this effervescent, ever-changing industry.
The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments.
Market discussions in the report are punctuated with fact-rich market data tables.
Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, China, India and Brazil, among others.
The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1451 companies worldwide.
The report offers a bird’s eye view of latest trends and consumer-dictated themes lending growth traction to this effervescent, ever-changing industry.
The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments.
Market discussions in the report are punctuated with fact-rich market data tables.
Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, China, India and Brazil, among others.
The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1451 companies worldwide.
1.GLOBAL MARKET DYNAMICS
Top 10 Apparel Brands in the World (2010: Ranked By Brand Value
Women’s Wear
Classification
Trends
Womenswear Leads the International Apparel Demand
Transforming Women Sports Wear Trends
Expansion of Women’s Line of Business Casual Clothes
Women Show Marked Preference for Casuals
Bridal Wear: On a Path of Consistent Growth
Men’s Wear
Classification
Trends
Key Players Team Up to Reinforce their Market Shares
Casual Wear Finds Place in Workplaces
Sportswear: On an Upward Trend
Sportswear Turns Versatile and Functional
Women: Major Decision Makers
Jeans: Universal Appeal
Children’s Wear
Overview
Infant and Toddler Apparel
Designer Wear
Online Apparel
Review of ATC and WTO on the Industry
Removal of Textile and Apparel Quotas
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing
The Impact
General Outlook
Fashion Trends
Dominance of Inventories
2.MAJOR TRENDS AND ISSUES
Sportswear Remains Largely Unaffected by Recession
Low-cost Apparel Extremely Popular in Developing Economies
Role of E-Business in Apparel Retailing Sector
Private Labels: A New Trend in the Apparel Industry
Fashion Drives the Apparels Market
Environmental Sustainability: A New Trend
Consolidations Mark the Apparels Market
Market Analysis
3.MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
4.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
5.PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY/SERVICE LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.NORTH AMERICA
1A.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
Women’s Wear
Trends
Women’s Plus-Size Market: Rapidly Expanding
Activewear in Demand from Health- Conscious Females
Top Women’s Apparel Brands (2010): Ranked By Consumer Preference
Market Scenario
US Apparel Market: An Overview During and Post Recession
Leather Apparels Back in Fashion
Jeans Market
Outerwear
Sportswear
Factors Affecting Women’s Sportswear Market
Casual Sportswear Industry – Trekking the Crests & Troughs
Casualization Boosts Women’s Spending
National Chains Lead Sales
Activewear
Hosiery
Overview
Intimate Apparel
Factors Governing Purchase of Intimate Apparel
Maternity Apparel
Key Trends
Men’s Wear
Surge in Menswear Sales Balance out Falling Womenswear Sales
Market Scenario
Men’s Underwear Segment
Boy’s Wear
Girl’s Wear
Children’s Wear
Trends
Back to School – The Best Shopping Season
Brand Names Dominate the Market
School Uniforms on the Rise
Market Scenario
A Review
Outsourcing Destinations
Advertising – A Key Ingredient
Leading Players
Demographic Scenario
Retail Scenario
Branded Apparel
Overview
Leading Players and Brands
Sportswear
Increase in Sports Spending
Brand Awareness
Leading Athletic Apparel Brands in the US (2010): Ranked on the Basis of Consumer Perception of Product Quality with 1 for Highest Quality
Active Apparel Market
Jeans
A Brief Review
T-Shirts
Jackets
Non-Woven Apparel
Trade Statistics
1B.CANADA
Overview
Men’s Wear
Women’s Wear
Policy Changes
Trade Statistics
1C.MEXICO
Overview
Textile Industry
Contribution
Exports
Imports
Raw Materials
Benefits of NAFTA
Growth Drivers and Hindrances
Children’s Wear
Trends
Post Recessional Analysis of the Apparel Market
Informal Sales a Turn off for the Legal Sales
Imported Merchandize to Eat Away Local Share
Chained Retailers Dominate Sales
Positive Future Outlook for the Mexican Apparel Industry
2.JAPAN
Market Highlights
Japan: A Fast Changing Apparel Market
Japanese Textile Industry to Flourish in 2011
Key Statistics
Men’s Wear
Women’s Wear
Children’s Wear
3.EUROPE
Market Overview
Jeans: Relatively Low Profile
Market Trends
Online Apparel
e-Commerce – Emergence of a New Channel
Market Statistics
Market Analysis
3A.AUSTRIA
3B.DENMARK
3C.FRANCE
Trend Analysis of the French Apparel Industry
Economic Slump and Price Competition to Hinder Apparel Sales
Economic Recovery in 2010 Drives Apparel Sales
Increasing Sales through Alternative Retail Channels
Future Projection for the French Apparel Industry
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Children’s Wear
3D.GERMANY
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Children’s Wear
3E.ITALY
Market Snapshots
Woven Outwear Market: Statistics
3F.LITHUANIA
3G.RUSSIA
Market Highlights
Trends
3H.SPAIN
Market Highlights
3I.SWITZERLAND
.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Key Trends
Large-scale Over-Supply and Weakened Demand Trouble Apparel Market
Ethical Clothing: Emergence of a New Trend
Expansion of the Plus-Size Clothing Market
Levi’s: Regaining Past Glory
Teen Wear
Children’s Wear
Highlights
An Insight into Retail Scenario
Online Apparel
Trade Statistics
4.ASIA
Asia: the Emerging Apparel Market
Post Recessionary Challenges for the Apparel Industry
Decline in Apparel Exports Compels Exporters to Diverge to Technical and Industrial Wear
Bangladesh: the Most Preferred Asian Outsourcing Destination
Poor Export Climate Compels Sri Lanka to Cut Down Exports
Vietnam to Develop Apparel Industry
Market Analysis
4A.CHINA
Market Overview
Chinese Apparel Market
Factors Expected to Accelerate Growth in Chinese Apparel Industry
Sportswear Industry Poised to Grow in Near Term
Shift to Online Markets on the Rise
Tax Rebate to Influence Apparel Market
FAI Expands in Textile Sector
Key Market Share Statistics
4B.HONG KONG
Hong Kong Apparel Industry Picks Up Post Recession
Price Rise: A Resultant of Economic Expansion
Changing Consumer Preferences
Hong Kong Expands Apparel Exports
4C.INDIA
Trends in the Apparel Market
Indian Consumer - Highly Conscious of Quality and Price
Clothing Companies Rope in Personalities for Endorsement
Premium Wear Companies Descend to Meet the Average Indian Consumer
Modern Clothing - A Super Fast Evolution in Urban India
Changing Needs for Suitable Clothing at Different Places
Excise Duty Weakens Apparel Sales
Fast Growing Indian Apparel Market
Booming Indian Sportswear Market
Indian Sportswear Market (2010): Leading Sportswear Brands- Reebok, Adidas, Nike and Puma
Kids: the New Shoppers
Transitionary Trends in the Market
Apparel Sales to Show Manifold Growth by 2015
Falling Apparel Exports
A Major Outsourcing Destination
Government Policies
Apparel Parks
Schemes & Certifications
Textile Manufacturing
Corporate Maneuvers
Growing Domestic Retail Market
Retailers
Franchisees
Men’s Wear
4D.SINGAPORE
Apparel Market
4E.SOUTH KOREA
Synoptic Review of the Korean Apparel Industry
Sportswear Segment
Market Snapshots
4F.PHILIPPINES
A Brief Note on the Textile Industry in Philippines
4G.THAILAND
Casual Styles Dominate Children’s Wear Market
Key Market Share Statistics
Trade Statistics
5.MIDDLE EAST
5A.ISRAEL
Projections for the Israel Apparel Industry
5B.SAUDI ARABIA
Overview
Market Snapshots
6.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
6A.ARGENTINA
Apparel Industry in Argentina Flourishes Post Recession
Focus on Active Lifestyles
Apparel Market Growth Remains Unaffected by Uncertain Political Climate
6B.BRAZIL
Booming Brazilian Apparel Market
Retail Expansion: A Boon or a Bane?
6C.CHILE
Overview of the Apparel Industry
Global Directory
Table 1. Global Luxury Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Category-Clothes, Lingerie, Footwear, Jeans, Formalwear, Outwear and Others
Top 10 Apparel Brands in the World (2010: Ranked By Brand Value
Women’s Wear
Classification
Trends
Womenswear Leads the International Apparel Demand
Transforming Women Sports Wear Trends
Expansion of Women’s Line of Business Casual Clothes
Women Show Marked Preference for Casuals
Table 2. Global Women and Girl’s Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Blouses & Shirts, Slacks & Trousers, Dresses, Suits & Coats, Underwear & Nightwear and Other Garments
Bridal Wear: On a Path of Consistent Growth
Men’s Wear
Classification
Trends
Key Players Team Up to Reinforce their Market Shares
Casual Wear Finds Place in Workplaces
Sportswear: On an Upward Trend
Sportswear Turns Versatile and Functional
Table 3. Global Athletic Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Company-Nike, Adidas, VF Knitwear, Columbia, Puma, Quicksilver, Reebok and Others
Table 4. Global Soccer Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Companies-Adidas, Nike, Vital Apparel and Under Armour and Others
Women: Major Decision Makers
Jeans: Universal Appeal
Table 5. Global Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product – Segment Suits, Shirts & T-Shirts, Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Suits, Coats & Jackets, Underwear & Nightwear and Miscellaneous Clothing
Table 6. Women’s Jeans Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Channel Type-Specialty Stores, Department Stores, National Chains, Mass Merchants, Off-price Retailers, Mail/Internet, Outlets and Others
Children’s Wear
Overview
Table 7. Global Children’s Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Brand-Specialty Retail Brands, Carter’s, OshKosh, Private Labels and Others
Infant and Toddler Apparel
Designer Wear
Online Apparel
Review of ATC and WTO on the Industry
Removal of Textile and Apparel Quotas
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing
The Impact
General Outlook
Fashion Trends
Dominance of Inventories
2.MAJOR TRENDS AND ISSUES
Sportswear Remains Largely Unaffected by Recession
Low-cost Apparel Extremely Popular in Developing Economies
Role of E-Business in Apparel Retailing Sector
Private Labels: A New Trend in the Apparel Industry
Fashion Drives the Apparels Market
Environmental Sustainability: A New Trend
Consolidations Mark the Apparels Market
Market Analysis
Table 8. Global Current and Future Analysis of Apparel Market by Geographic Region-US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 9. Global 5-Year Perspective for Apparel Market by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015
3.MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
4.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
5.PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY/SERVICE LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.NORTH AMERICA
1A.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
Table 10. Apparel and Accessories Market in the US (2010): Sales in US$ Billion by Sub-Segment – Tops, Bottoms, Tailored Clothing, Intimate Apparel, Outerwear, Sleepwear, Hosiery, Fleecewear, Accessories, Male Underwear, Swimwear, Children's/ Infants' Sets, and Special Infants' Wear
Table 11. Leading Apparel Specialists in the US (2010): Sales in US$ Million for TJMaxx/ Marshalls, Old Navy, Foot Locker, Ross Stores, and Victoria's Secret
Table 12. Protective and Safety Apparel Market in North America (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Sector-Thermal, Visibility, Ballistics/ Cut and Stash, Chemical, Conducive/anti-static and Others
Women’s Wear
Table 13. US Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Blouses & Shirts, Slacks & Trousers, Dresses, Suits & Coats, Underwear & Nightwear and Other Garments
Table 14. Leading Women’s Apparel Chain Stores in the US (2008): Sales in US$ ‘000 for Charming Shoppes Inc., Ann Taylor Stores Corp., Chico's FAS Inc, The Dress Barn Inc, New York & Co, Cato Corp., Coldwater Creek Inc., Christopher & Banks Corp and Cache
Trends
Women’s Plus-Size Market: Rapidly Expanding
Activewear in Demand from Health- Conscious Females
Table 15. Leading Off-Price Apparel Chain Stores in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in US$ Billion by Companies T.J Maxx/Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Burlington Coat Factory, DSW and Nostrom Rack
Top Women’s Apparel Brands (2010): Ranked By Consumer Preference
Market Scenario
US Apparel Market: An Overview During and Post Recession
Leather Apparels Back in Fashion
Jeans Market
Outerwear
Sportswear
Factors Affecting Women’s Sportswear Market
Casual Sportswear Industry – Trekking the Crests & Troughs
Casualization Boosts Women’s Spending
National Chains Lead Sales
Activewear
Hosiery
Overview
Intimate Apparel
Factors Governing Purchase of Intimate Apparel
Maternity Apparel
Key Trends
Men’s Wear
Surge in Menswear Sales Balance out Falling Womenswear Sales
Market Scenario
Table 16. US Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts, Underwear & Nightwear, and Miscellaneous Clothing
Men’s Underwear Segment
Boy’s Wear
Girl’s Wear
Children’s Wear
Trends
Back to School – The Best Shopping Season
Brand Names Dominate the Market
School Uniforms on the Rise
Market Scenario
A Review
Outsourcing Destinations
Advertising – A Key Ingredient
Leading Players
Demographic Scenario
Table 17. Apparel Market in the US (2011): Annual Average Spending in US$ by All Consumers and Women (Aged between 16-64)
Table 18. Apparel Market Survey in the US (2010 & 2011): Percentage Breakdown of US Customers Preference for Men’s Apparel, Intimate Apparel, Women’s Apparel, and Children’s Apparel
Table 19. Apparels Market in the US (2011): Annual Expenditure per Household in US$ by Category – Women’s Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Girl’s Apparel, and Boy’s Apparel
Table 20. Apparel Market in the US (2011): Apparel Purchases in US$ Billion by Age Group – 13-24, 25-44, 45-64, and 65+
Retail Scenario
Table 21. US Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Channel-Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Departmental Stores, National Chains, Off-Price Retailers, Direct-Mail/E-Tail Pure Plays, Factory Outlets and All Other
Table 22. Apparel e-Coupons Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Redemption through Channel – Retail Store, Online, Catalog, Phone, and Others
Branded Apparel
Overview
Leading Players and Brands
Sportswear
Increase in Sports Spending
Table 23. US Sports Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown by Apparel Type - General Sports Apparel and Active Sports Apparel
Table 24. US Sportswear Market (2010-2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Women’s Sportswear Market by Age Group: 55+, 35-54, 25-34, 18-24, 13-17, Below 12
Brand Awareness
Leading Athletic Apparel Brands in the US (2010): Ranked on the Basis of Consumer Perception of Product Quality with 1 for Highest Quality
Table 25. US Sports and Fitness Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment - T-shirts, Other sports shirts, Swimwear, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants and pants, Outerwear/jackets, Socks, Shorts, Caps/hats, Sports bras, and Other active wear
Table 26. Leading Youth Apparel Chain Stores in the US (2008): Dollar Sales in ‘000 for American Eagle Outfitters Inc, Aeropostale Inc, Urban Outfitters Inc, Abercrombie & Fitch Co, Hollister, Pacific Sunwear of California Inc, Charlotte Russe Holding Inc., The Buckle Inc, Hot Topic Inc and The Wet Seal Inc.
Table 27. Athletic Apparel Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Apparel Preferred by Women (Aged Between 16 to 70 years) for Cotton, Polyester, Fiber Blend, Microfibers, Stretch Material, and Others
Table 28. Women’s Activewear and Athletic Apparel Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Apparel Purchased by Channel – Department Store, Discount Store, Catalog, Athletic Footwear Store, Specialty Store, Sporting Goods Store, and Online Retailer
Active Apparel Market
Table 29. US Sports and Fitness Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment - T-shirts, Other sports shirts, Swimwear, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants and pants, Outerwear/jackets, Socks, Shorts, Caps/hats, Sports bras, and Other active wear
Table 30. Active/Athletic Apparel Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Various Sources Used by Women to Obtain Information for Magazines, Ads, Friends, TV, Garment Hang Tags, Newspapers, Salespersons, and Internet
Jeans
A Brief Review
T-Shirts
Table 31. Cotton T-Shirt Market in the US (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Gildan and Others
Jackets
Non-Woven Apparel
Trade Statistics
Table 32. US Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Import Share by Origin Country-China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Cambodia, India, El Salvador and Pakistan
1B.CANADA
Overview
Table 33. Canada Apparels Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Channel-Apparel Specialty Stores, Discount Stores, Department Stores, Sporting Goods Stores and All Other Channels
Men’s Wear
Table 34. Canada Men’s Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Dollars by Category-Underwear, Socks, Suits and Sport Coats, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters and Other Tops, Fleecewear and Sports Apparel and Outwear
Table 35. Canada Men’s Jeans Market (2010): Percentage of Value Sales in Dollars by Brands - Levi Straus, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Wrangler, Wal-Mart/725 and Others
Women’s Wear
Table 36. Canada Women’s Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Dollars by Category - Outerwear, Dresses, Skirts, Suits and Blazers, Pants and Others
Policy Changes
Trade Statistics
Table 37. Canada Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country-China, Bangladesh, US, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Turkey and Others
1C.MEXICO
Overview
Table 38. Mexican Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Category-Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear and Children’s Wear
Table 39. Men’s Jeans Market in Mexico (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Major Brands-Levi Straus, Furor, Oggi, Wrangler, Lee, Cimarron, Diesel and Others
Textile Industry
Contribution
Exports
Table 40. Mexico Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country-US, China, Spain, Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy, Colombia, Taiwan, Canada and India
Imports
Raw Materials
Benefits of NAFTA
Growth Drivers and Hindrances
Children’s Wear
Trends
Post Recessional Analysis of the Apparel Market
Informal Sales a Turn off for the Legal Sales
Imported Merchandize to Eat Away Local Share
Chained Retailers Dominate Sales
Table 41. Apparel Market in Mexico (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Retail Channel-Departmental Stores, Self-service, Apparel stores/Boutiques, Flea Markets, Direct sales and Others
Positive Future Outlook for the Mexican Apparel Industry
2.JAPAN
Market Highlights
Japan: A Fast Changing Apparel Market
Japanese Textile Industry to Flourish in 2011
Key Statistics
Table 42. Japan Sportswear Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share in JYP Million by Category-Training Wear, Golf Wear, Outdoor Wear, Lifestyle Wear, Soccer & Futsal Wear, Baseball & Softball Wear, Tennis Wear, Swim Wear, Ski & Snow Board Wear, Fitness Wear, Athletic & Running Wear, Basketball Wear, Volleyball Wear and Other Wear
Table 43. Japan Apparels Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports In US$ Million By Origin Country-China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia and Others
Men’s Wear
Table 44. Japanese Men’s/ Boys’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts, Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and Miscellaneous Clothing
Women’s Wear
Table 45. Japanese Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Table 46. Japan Women’s Apparel Market (2010): Breakdown of Value Sales in JYP Million by Manufacturer- World, Onward Holding, Wacoal Holding, Five Foxes, Renown, Sanei International, Sanyo Shokai, Itokin, Gunze and Cross Plus
Children’s Wear
3.EUROPE
Market Overview
Jeans: Relatively Low Profile
Market Trends
Table 47. EU-27 Denim Jeans Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Billions of Euros by Country- Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Other EU Countries
Online Apparel
e-Commerce – Emergence of a New Channel
Market Statistics
Table 48. Apparel Market in Belgium (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Thousands of US$ by Category-Menswear, Womenswear, Underwear, Foundation Garments, Swimwear, Jog and Athletic Suits, Hosiery, Gloves, Accessories, Infant Wear and Other Apparel
Table 49. EU-27 Knitted Tops Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Millions of Euros by Country- Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Other EU Countries
Market Analysis
Table 50. Europe Current and Future Analysis of Apparel Market by Geographic Region-France, Germany, Italy, UK , Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 51. Europe 5-Year Perspective for Apparel Market by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015
3A.AUSTRIA
3B.DENMARK
Table 52. Apparel Market in Denmark (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Segment-Womenswear, Menswear and Childrenswear
3C.FRANCE
Trend Analysis of the French Apparel Industry
Economic Slump and Price Competition to Hinder Apparel Sales
Economic Recovery in 2010 Drives Apparel Sales
Increasing Sales through Alternative Retail Channels
Future Projection for the French Apparel Industry
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Children’s Wear
3D.GERMANY
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Table 53. German Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts, Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and Miscellaneous Clothing
Table 54. German Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Children’s Wear
3E.ITALY
Market Snapshots
Woven Outwear Market: Statistics
Table 55. Italian Woven Outwear Market for Women and Girls (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Apparel Category- Blouses, Skirts, Other Cotton Trousers, Dresses, Synthetic Trousers, Outdoor Jackets, Denim Trousers and Indoor Jackets (Sales in Million Units)
Table 56. Italian Woven Outwear Market for Men and Boys (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales in Millions of Units by Apparel Category- Shirts, Other Cotton Trousers, Shorts, Denim Trousers, Outdoor Jackets, Synthetic Trousers and Indoor Jackets
Table 57. Italian Woven Outerwear Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Exports of Woven Outerwear by Destination Country-Switzerland, France, US, Germany, Russia, Spain, Japan, UK, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Greece, Ukraine and Others
3F.LITHUANIA
3G.RUSSIA
Market Highlights
Trends
3H.SPAIN
Market Highlights
3I.SWITZERLAND
.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Men’s and Women’s Wear
Key Trends
Large-scale Over-Supply and Weakened Demand Trouble Apparel Market
Ethical Clothing: Emergence of a New Trend
Expansion of the Plus-Size Clothing Market
Levi’s: Regaining Past Glory
Teen Wear
Children’s Wear
Highlights
Table 58. UK Childrenswear Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Retailers-Next, Asda, Primark, Tesco, Marks and Spencers, Sainsbury’s, Mothercare, Bhs, Adams and Others
Table 59. Apparel Shopping by Children Aged 11-16 Years in the UK (2010): Survey Percentage by Type – Total Purchasers and Average Monthly Spending
An Insight into Retail Scenario
Online Apparel
Table 60. Online Apparel Market in the UK (2011): Survey Percentage of Apparel Purchased by People with Internet Access Aged between 18-55+
Trade Statistics
Table 61. UK Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports in Millions of US$ by Origin Country-China, Hong Kong, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, Italy, France, Morocco and Others
4.ASIA
Asia: the Emerging Apparel Market
Post Recessionary Challenges for the Apparel Industry
Decline in Apparel Exports Compels Exporters to Diverge to Technical and Industrial Wear
Bangladesh: the Most Preferred Asian Outsourcing Destination
Poor Export Climate Compels Sri Lanka to Cut Down Exports
Vietnam to Develop Apparel Industry
Market Analysis
Table 62. Asia-Pacific Current and Future Analysis of Apparel Market by Geographic Region-Japan, China, India and Rest of Asia Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 63. Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Apparel Market by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Japan, China, India and Rest of Asia Markets for Years 2011 & 2015
4A.CHINA
Market Overview
Chinese Apparel Market
Factors Expected to Accelerate Growth in Chinese Apparel Industry
Sportswear Industry Poised to Grow in Near Term
Shift to Online Markets on the Rise
Tax Rebate to Influence Apparel Market
FAI Expands in Textile Sector
Key Market Share Statistics
Table 64. China Sports Apparel Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Companies-Nike, Adidas, Li Ning, Anta, Kappa, Xtep and Others
Table 65. China E-commerce Market in China (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Independent Sales by Platform Type- VANCL, M18.com, menglu.com, Masa Maso, Shishangqiyi, togi.com, zoushou.com, HANY and Others
4B.HONG KONG
Hong Kong Apparel Industry Picks Up Post Recession
Price Rise: A Resultant of Economic Expansion
Changing Consumer Preferences
Hong Kong Expands Apparel Exports
4C.INDIA
Table 66. India Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in US$ Billion by Category- Menswear, Womenswear, Unisex, Kidswear, Uniform
Trends in the Apparel Market
Indian Consumer - Highly Conscious of Quality and Price
Clothing Companies Rope in Personalities for Endorsement
Premium Wear Companies Descend to Meet the Average Indian Consumer
Modern Clothing - A Super Fast Evolution in Urban India
Changing Needs for Suitable Clothing at Different Places
Excise Duty Weakens Apparel Sales
Fast Growing Indian Apparel Market
Booming Indian Sportswear Market
Indian Sportswear Market (2010): Leading Sportswear Brands- Reebok, Adidas, Nike and Puma
Kids: the New Shoppers
Transitionary Trends in the Market
Apparel Sales to Show Manifold Growth by 2015
Falling Apparel Exports
A Major Outsourcing Destination
Government Policies
Apparel Parks
Schemes & Certifications
Textile Manufacturing
Corporate Maneuvers
Growing Domestic Retail Market
Retailers
Franchisees
Men’s Wear
Table 67. Leading Apparel Brands in India (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for ColourPlus, TNG Casuals, Indus-League, Blackberry's, Freelook, Provogue, and Others
4D.SINGAPORE
Apparel Market
4E.SOUTH KOREA
Synoptic Review of the Korean Apparel Industry
Table 68. Korea Apparel Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share in Value Terms by Category-Women's Wear, Fashion Accessories, Casual, Men's Wear, Sportswear, Luxury Goods, Outdoor, Children's Wear, Golf Wear, Inner Wear and Instyle
Sportswear Segment
Market Snapshots
4F.PHILIPPINES
A Brief Note on the Textile Industry in Philippines
4G.THAILAND
Casual Styles Dominate Children’s Wear Market
Key Market Share Statistics
Table 69. Thailand Swimwear Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Brand- Triumph, Speedo, Jantzen and Others
Trade Statistics
Table 70. Thailand Garment Market (2010): Breakdown of Value Exports ( In US$ Million) of Garments by Destination Country-US, Japan, UK, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, UAE and Others
5.MIDDLE EAST
5A.ISRAEL
Projections for the Israel Apparel Industry
5B.SAUDI ARABIA
Overview
Market Snapshots
6.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 71. Latin America Current and Future Analysis of Apparel Market by Geographic Region-Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 72. Latin America 5-Year Perspective for Apparel Market by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America for Years 2011 & 2015
6A.ARGENTINA
Apparel Industry in Argentina Flourishes Post Recession
Focus on Active Lifestyles
Apparel Market Growth Remains Unaffected by Uncertain Political Climate
6B.BRAZIL
Booming Brazilian Apparel Market
Retail Expansion: A Boon or a Bane?
6C.CHILE
Overview of the Apparel Industry
Global Directory