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Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 86 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2983208
Sales of apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates remain positive in 2024, although growth is gradually slowing following the industry’s robust performance in previous years. Several key macroeconomic factors continue to support growth locally: population growth, record-high tourist arrivals, and a high GDP per capita compared to other global markets.

The Apparel and Footwear in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023 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 2028 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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Impact of Islamic culture on women’s fashion trends
  • Sustainability gains traction through circular economy
  • “Mall” culture is strong in the United Arab Emirates, but e-commerce sales are rising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Limited-edition Dubai merchandise sought by tourists
  • Sustainability to become key in “slow luxury” womenswear
  • E-commerce sales will continue to grow but so will number of returns
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demographic imbalance in the United Arab Emirates
  • Functional and comfortable options have an impact on menswear
  • Traditional Indian garments gain traction within menswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Greater footprint of budget outlets in the local market
  • Men’s nightwear value sales expected to decline over forecast period
  • Solid growth expected as male residents become increasingly fashion conscious
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand for children’s sportwear is growing
  • Parenting influencers gain importance in the United Arab Emirates
  • Landmark Group retains convincing leadership
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Local brands set to increase their appeal over the forecast period
  • Demographic nuances to influence future of childrenswear
  • Mandatory school uniforms can potentially slow category’s growth
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sportswear continues to record strong growth due to greater participation in sports
  • Brand collaborations fuel excitement in local market
  • Sneakers in luxury fashion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Community the key to success within sportswear in the United Arab Emirates
  • Athleisure to remain relevant trend driving sales of sportswear
  • Swimwear to gain further momentum
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Youthful population drives growth of jeans
  • Super premium men’s jeans supported by influx of affluent consumers
  • Standard segment records highest value growth in women’s jeans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Baggy jeans versus skinny style: The generational divide
  • Hot weather is a headwind for stretch denim
  • Local consumers’ appreciation of embellished jeans
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Ethnic styles fuel growth of hosiery in the United Arab Emirates
  • Eco-friendly tights gain popularity
  • Competitive landscape is highly fragmented
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A sock war between Generation Z and millennials on social media
  • Functional sports socks to help fuel future growth of non-sheer hosiery
  • Compression socks offer potential pocket of growth linked to wellness
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Concept stores become growing channel for apparel accessories
  • Ties most dynamic performer in value growth terms
  • Designer scarves are particularly popular in the United Arab Emirates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Apparel accessories play important role in hijab fashion
  • Educational tutorials needed on how to style belts and scarves
  • Polarised preferences: Luxury and low-cost accessories to thrive
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Personalisation is growing within footwear
  • Mid-range footwear continues to perform well
  • Skechers looks to strengthen position with launch of performance brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wide range of discounted footwear available in the United Arab Emirates
  • AI-enhanced e-commerce set to boost sales of footwear
  • Children’s footwear to lead value growth, driven by designer collections
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