Apparel and Footwear in Sweden - Research and Markets

Apparel and footwear in Sweden is expected to display weaker current retail value and volume growth in 2023. Retail volume will post an overall decline, while retail value is set to remain positive, albeit lower than levels experienced in 2021 and 2022, primarily driven by inflation and rising unit prices.

The Apparel and Footwear in Sweden report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022 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 2027 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.

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APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN SWEDEN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Apparel and footwear in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

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WOMENSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Retail volume sales decline, as current retail value growth is boosted by inflation
Relaxed, semi-formal trends influence purchasing decisions in Sweden
E-commerce and social media influence drive sales in womenswear

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Opposing trends of fast fashion and sustainability drive growth in womenswear
A rising interest in activity boosts sales of sportswear across the forecast period
Second-hand and vintage goods place growing pressure on retail value sales

CATEGORY DATA

Table 105 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 106 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 107 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 108 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 117 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

MENSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Formal wear experiences a downward trend as retail volume sales struggle
The casual elegance trend persists despite retailers focusing on expressive lines
A rise in sportswear drives growth, as many integrate sportswear with daily attire

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Brands focus on product development and expertise to boost consumer loyalty
Sportswear drives growth, with innovations in materials and technology boosting sales
Omnichannel approaches that focus on convenience drive sales in menswear

CATEGORY DATA

Table 13 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

CHILDRENSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Second-hand clothes and a declining birth rate pose challenges to sales
Brands focus on sustainable clothing and the circular economy to drive sales
Social media helps to drive sales among older children

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

A rise in sustainable clothing, with a shift towards quality and functionality
The reduction in birth rates remains a challenge to retail volume sales
Social media platforms and the prevalence of e-commerce drives growth

CATEGORY DATA

Table 31 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SPORTSWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Following COVID-19, an increasing interest in sports aids sales on the landscape
Players focus on an omnichannel approach and advancements in digitalisation
International sportswear players lead, focusing on brand extensions

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growth benefits from physical activities becoming part of everyday life
Innovation in sportswear will drive retail value sales across the forecast period
A focus on quality will drive retail value growth across the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 41 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

JEANS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Due to the durable nature of jeans, consumers postpone purchases
Growth for premium jeans due to strong distribution and discounted prices
Lager 157 and Zara perform well, offering appealing prices during inflation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The mature market and discounted prices will challenge retail value growth
Discounting blurs the lines between standard and premium jeans
E-commerce drives innovation, with niche players focusing on sustainability

CATEGORY DATA

Table 48 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2019-2023
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2023
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 70 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

HOSIERY IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Retail volume declines as players struggle to add value to hosiery offerings
Sheer hosiery is challenged by working from home and casual fashion trends
Rising health and exercise trends boost retail volume sales for non-sheer hosiery

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The wide offering of affordable goods in grocery stores subdues value for hosiery
Innovation in sports hosiery drives retail volume and value growth
Higher quality and functionality to be seen in everyday hosiery options

CATEGORY DATA

Table 74 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Consumers cut down or postpone purchases during a challenging time
Volume decline for ties and belts as occasions are postponed due to inflation
Fashion apparel retains its lead against top sportswear giants

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Changing weather drives ongoing sales of scarves, gloves, hats and caps
Growth is challenged by apparel accessories being a supplementary purchase
Luxury brands are set to perform well, with widening appeal and distribution

CATEGORY DATA

Table 84 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 85 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 86 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

FOOTWEAR IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rising inflation leads to dampened sales for footwear in 2023
E-commerce sales struggle due to consumers' need to try footwear on in person
Sports footwear drives sales as outdoor and indoor activities increase

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Sustainable options and a shift from quantity to quality drive value over the forecast period
Online returns remain high as consumers struggle with size and fit
Children’s footwear benefits from shorter lifespans and rising mini-me trends

CATEGORY DATA

Table 94 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 95 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 96 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 97 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 99 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 100 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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