Clothing And Footwear in Malaysia
Euromonitor International's Clothing And Footwear in Malaysia market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.
Tables: 55 | Publication date: Oct 2009
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Executive summary
Clothing and footwear in Malaysia to only slight increase due to recession
The recent economic recession which is affecting countries globally has also impacted Malaysia in a way where consumers are now getting thriftier in their daily spending and consumption. In view of this, the overall clothing and footwear industry in Malaysia is expected to show a fall in performance overall with only a slight increase in certain categories apparel which is deemed a necessity. As for other categories of clothing, minimal movement or a slight decrease was recorded due to consumers staying away from the shops.
Cheaper imported raw materials and labour from China and Vietnam
The fashion sector has been hit by cheap imported raw materials and labour power sourced from other Asian countries such as China and Vietnam. Hence, there has been a natural and enthusiastic move by local importers and manufacturers to source such materials from other countries and have even gone so far as to set up manufacturing facilities in these countries.
Demand for apparel increases due to more fashion and retail awareness in Malaysia
Demand for more and better fashion world in Malaysia has increased due to a heightened awareness of what is fashionable in the wider world and heightened retail awareness. There were numerous fashion shows, events and competitions being held in Malaysia including the annual Malaysian Jewellery Fair.Consumers are now becoming more aware of the latest fashions and the latest brands in the fashion, apparel and footwear in the sector partly due to globalisation via the media and internet access. This is a good opportunity for retailers, both local and international brands, to invest in the fashion and apparel sector in Malaysia.
Consumers spending less on branded fashion apparel and accessories due to the worsening global economic recession
Amid the worsening global economic recession, consumers in Malaysia are beginning to feel some impact in the apparel and textile scene with consumers spending less on branded fashion apparels and accessories due to less disposable income being available. Consumers are setting back their spending power towards branded fashions as they feel that they are not considered necessities.
Footwear and clothing to grow and remain positive between 2009-2013
The forecast period from 2009-2013 will see positive growth in terms of overall sales and demands from consumers but this is forecasted to be at a slower rate due to the current economic situation which is impacting globally. This will be supported by increasing promotional activity, fashion trends and sales from retail outlets and shopping centres. The trend is expected to continue so long there is demand and awareness being introduced by major players towards consumers.
Table of contents
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR IN MALAYSIA : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Clothing and footwear in Malaysia to only slight increase due to recession
Cheaper imported raw materials and labour from China and Vietnam
Demand for apparel increases due to more fashion and retail awareness in Malaysia
Consumers spending less on branded fashion apparel and accessories due to the worsening global economic recession
Footwear and clothing to grow and remain positive between 2009-2013
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Lesser demand among consumers and fewer collections for clothing and footwear market
Government aims to promote and create more awareness of fashion
Shopping malls begin to dominate the retailing landscape
Consumers opt for emerging brands
Sandals and flip-flops set the trend amongst consumers
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 2 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 3 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 4 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 5 Clothing and Footwear Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 6 Clothing and Footwear Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 7 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
DEFINITIONS
Clothing
Footwear
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - MALAYSIA
BATA (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD - CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR - MALAYSIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Bata Marketing SdnBhd: Key Facts
Summary 3 Bata Marketing SdnBhd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 4 Bata Marketing SdnBhd: Competitive Position 2008
LEWRE INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD - CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR - MALAYSIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 5 Lewre International Sdn Bhd: Key Facts
Summary 6 Lewre International Sdn Bhd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 7 Lewre International Sdn Bhd: Competitive Position 2008
NIKE SALES (M) SDN BHD - CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR - MALAYSIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 8 Nike Sales (M) Sdn Bhd: Key Facts
Summary 9 Nike Sales (M) Sdn Bhd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 10 Nike Sales (M) Sdn Bhd: Competitive Position 2008
RSH (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD - CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR - MALAYSIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 11 RSH (M) Sdn Bhd: Key Facts
Summary 12 RSH (M) Sdn Bhd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 13 RSH (M) Sdn Bhd: Competitive Position 2008
VINCCI LADIES SPECIALTY CENTRE SDN BHD - CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR - MALAYSIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 14 Vincci Ladies’ Specialties Centre (M) Sdn Bhd: Key Facts
Summary 15 Vincci Ladies’ Specialties Centre (M) Sdn Bhd: Operational Indicators (As a group)
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 16 Vincci Ladies’ Specialties Centre (M) Sdn Bhd: Competitive Position 2008
CLOTHING IN MALAYSIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
New Product Developments
Summary 17 Clothing: New Product Launches 2007- 2008
SECTOR DATA
Table 12 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 13 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 14 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 15 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 16 Sales of Men’s Outerwear by Type 2003-2008
Table 17 Sales of Women’s Outerwear by Type 2003-2008
Table 18 Sales of Childrenswear by Type 2003-2008
Table 19 Clothing Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 20 Clothing Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 21 Sales of Clothing by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
FOOTWEAR IN MALAYSIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
New Product Developments
Summary 18 Footwear: New Product Launches 2007- 2008
SECTOR DATA
Table 26 Sales of Footwear by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 27 Sales of Footwear by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 28 Sales of Footwear by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 29 Sales of Footwear by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 30 Sales of Footwear by Type 2003-2008
Table 31 Footwear Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 32 Footwear Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 33 Sales of Footwear by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013