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Apparel and Footwear in Austria

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  • 95 Pages
  • January 2025
  • Region: Austria
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2651673
The Austrian apparel and footwear market in 2024 was significantly shaped by ongoing economic strains, with high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis continuing to shape consumer spending patterns. While inflation rates were lower compared to 2023, Austrian consumers remained cautious, prioritising essential items such as energy, and rent, while placing less emphasis on fashion and footwear purchases.

The Apparel and Footwear in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024 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 2029 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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price increases and shifting consumer preferences impact sales in 2024
  • H&M faces challenges in outerwear but gains in sportswear, while discount retailers maintain a dominance
  • Retail e-commerce continues to grow, driven by loyalty programs and exclusive online deals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sustainability and transparency is expected to shape womenswear across the forecast period
  • Comfort will become an increasingly important factor for Austrian womenswear consumers
  • The rise of technology and its impact on womenswear across the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
MENSWEAR IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price hikes support retail value sales as retail volume declines
  • Established menswear brands face rising competition from ultra-fast fashion players
  • Polarisation in menswear and the rise of casual workwear in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The quality over quantity trend is expected to boost the retail value performance of menswear
  • Comfort, casual and multifunctionality is expected to influence menswear across the forecast period
  • Sustainability and repair services are set to impact the future of menswear
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHILDRENSWEAR IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The low birth rate challenges demand for childrenswear, while retail value growth is driven by inflation
  • Ernsting's Family maintains its top spot, offering the leading brand in childrenswear
  • The growth of retail e-commerce impacts shopping behaviours in childrenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • There is expected to be a rise in demand for personalised and gender-neutral childrenswear
  • Growing demand for sustainable childrenswear and the rise of circular fashion practices
  • The impact of technology on the sales of childrenswear over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTSWEAR IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sportswear continues to record growth despite economic challenges in Austria
  • Puma SE retains its lead while H&M increases its share through affordable price points
  • The continued rise of retail e-commerce for sales of sportwear in Austria
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing growth expected to be driven by the active ageing population and social media marketing
  • Technological and sustainable innovations with shape sportswear across the forecast period
  • Growth of second-hand sportswear and resale platforms across the next five years
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
JEANS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Polarisation shapes the performance of jeans within Austria in 2024
  • New Yorker maintains its lead while Shein continues its upward trajectory
  • Retail e-commerce growth in jeans amid consumer preferences for in-store shopping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Premiumisation and online shopping trends are expected to drive customisation
  • An ongoing shift towards sustainability practices and repair services will be seen in the jeans category
  • Competition is expected to rise from trousers and skirts while jeans focus on innovation
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOSIERY IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Economic pressures lead to an ongoing decline in retail volume sales of hosiery
  • Calzedonia is the strongest selling brand, considered to be fashionable and affordable
  • Retail e-commerce benefit from repeat purchases of hosiery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth for private label is expected as price-sensitivity is set to impact the hosiery category
  • The rise of celebrity and influencer collaborations is expected to impact sales in hosiery
  • An ongoing shift towards durability and repairs is expected to shape the hosiery category
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume declines amid economic uncertainty and heightened price points
  • Climate change negatively impacts the performance of scarves, hats and gloves
  • New Yorker Group-Services International offers competitive price points to retain its lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A shift towards experiences and sustainable consumption may impact sales across the forecast period
  • Cost pressures will continue to impact the apparel accessories market
  • An expected rise in wearable accessories will align with rising health and wellness trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
FOOTWEAR IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Overall retail volume declines while children's footwear showcases the strongest performance
  • The rise of sports-inspired footwear and casual workwear shapes buying habits
  • A strong variety of footwear helps Deichmann maintains its leadership in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Economic challenges are expected to aid the rise of private label goods
  • The ongoing evolution of omnichannel strategies in the footwear category
  • Sustainability and transparency are expected to influence consumer choices in footwear
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029