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Apparel and Footwear in Sweden

January 2023
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Sweden with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Childrenswear
  • Apparel and Accessories
  • Menswear
  • Womenswear
  • Jeans
  • Hosiery
  • Footwear
  • Sportswear

If you're in the Apparel and Footwear industry in Sweden, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Apparel and Footwear in Sweden report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Apparel and Footwear in Sweden?
  • Which are the leading brands in Sweden?
  • How are products distributed in Sweden?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
  • What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
  • Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
  • How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
  • How important is sustainability in Apparel and Footwear in Sweden?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
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Apparel and Footwear in Sweden

Apparel and footwear in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Childrenswear in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Childrenswear volume sales suffer from increasing inflation
Social media fuels demand for girl’s apparel
Sustainable products continue to gain popularity
Social networking increases its impact on school age children
Sustainability to drive expansion of second-hand apparel
E-commerce sales face further expansion
Table 13 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Apparel Accessories in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Reduced demand for outdoor accessories dampens volume sales
Return to pre-pandemic routines supports recovery of ties and belts
Apparel leaders do not lose top positions to sportswear giants
Changing climate creates challenging long-term conditions
Formal apparel accessories expected to witness negative sales growth
Sustainability and ethical concerns create opportunities for leather alternatives
Table 23 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 24 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 25 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2018-2022
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2022
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Menswear in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Return to normal routines dictates menswear trends
Store retailing helps menswear return to pre-pandemic value sales levels
Sports-inspired and performance apparel catches up with outdoor apparel
Building a powerful omni-channel brand experience
Demand for sportswear encourages brands to exploit opportunities
Stronger brand positioning and differentiation
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 35 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 36 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Womenswear in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Occasion wear makes a comeback with double-digit growth
Shift to relaxed office wear drives demand for non-traditional blazers
Fast-fashion is highly attractive among gen z and late millennials
Digitalisation and consumer data drives competitive advantage
Domestic consumer focus intensifies as international tourism remains limited
Second-hand clothes will continue to thrive amid retail investments and Vinted’s launch in Sweden
Table 51 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 52 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 53 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 54 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Jeans in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Women lead demand for denim, whilst men’s jeans struggle to recover
Inflation negatively dampens retail volume sales
Premium brands perform well even as economy jeans improve sales
Digitalisation and innovation will help drive recovery
Gap between economy and premium jeans is to narrow
Sustainable jeans to see the biggest growth over the next years
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 70 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 72 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 75 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 76 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 78 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 79 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 80 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2018-2022
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2022
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Hosiery in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Women switch back to sheer hosiery and in-store shopping
Return to professional and social environments drives hosiery sales
Lindex Sverige AB remains in the leading position
Changing consumer apparel and footwear preferences negatively impacts sheer hosiery
Low-price alternatives intensify competition in hosiery
Physical retail remains core channel for hosiery
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 96 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 97 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 98 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Footwear in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Physical retailing plays a key role in footwear sales growth
Online shopping is less popular for footwear
Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions drives occasion and performance footwear sales
Retailers to strengthen online potential with growing investments
Changing consumer preferences and active everyday routines underpin sales of sports-inspired footwear
Positive shift from quantity to quality footwear
Table 105 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 106 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 107 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 108 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 111 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 114 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sportswear in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Performance and sport-inspired categories see promising growth
Direct-to-consumer and online sales witness growth in sportswear
Performance apparel and footwear bolsters position of leading sportswear retailers
Greater focus on daily exercise will drive sportswear sales
Material innovation and sustainability is set to drive outdoor apparel
Sports-inspired footwear to drive category performance
Table 116 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 117 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 118 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2018-2022
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2022
Table 120 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Apparel and Footwear

      • Baby and Toddler Wear
      • Boys' Apparel
      • Girls' Apparel
      • Belts
      • Gloves
      • Hats/Caps
      • Scarves
      • Ties
      • Other Apparel Accessories
        • Men's Nightwear
            • Economy Men's Jeans
            • Standard Men's Jeans
            • Premium Men's Jeans
            • Super Premium Men's Jeans
            • Men's Jackets and Coats
            • Men's Jumpers
            • Men's Shirts
            • Men's Shorts and Trousers
            • Men's Suits
            • Men's Tops
            • Other Men's Outerwear
        • Men's Swimwear
        • Men's Underwear
        • Women's Nightwear
            • Economy Women's Jeans
            • Standard Women's Jeans
            • Premium Women's Jeans
            • Super Premium Women's Jeans
            • Women's Dresses
            • Women's Jackets and Coats
            • Women's Jumpers
            • Women's Leggings
            • Women's Shirts and Blouses
            • Women's Shorts and Trousers
            • Women's Skirts
            • Women's Suits
            • Women's Tops
            • Other Women's Outerwear
        • Women's Swimwear
        • Women's Underwear
      • Nightwear
          • Economy Jeans
          • Standard Jeans
          • Premium Jeans
          • Super Premium Jeans
          • Dresses
          • Jackets and Coats
          • Jumpers
          • Leggings
          • Shirts and Blouses
          • Shorts and Trousers
          • Skirts
          • Suits
          • Tops
          • Other Outerwear
      • Swimwear
      • Underwear
      • Sheer Hosiery
      • Non-Sheer Hosiery
    • Children's Footwear
    • Men's Footwear
    • Women's Footwear
      • Performance Apparel
      • Outdoor Apparel
      • Sports-inspired Apparel
      • Performance Footwear
      • Outdoor Footwear
      • Sports-inspired Footwear

Apparel and Footwear

Apparel is the aggregation of clothing and footwear. This dataset covers retail sales of apparel through both store-based retailers and non-store retailers. Excludes black market sales (i.e. untaxed, generated within informal retailing)and duty free sales (travel retail). Items must be new when sold to the consumer; second-hand/used items are excluded. Antique and/or vintage clothing and footwear is also excluded.

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