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Apparel and Footwear in South Africa

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  • 82 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2985230
For many South Africans, apparel and footwear is perceived as a non-essential purchase, with price-sensitive consumers reducing their discretionary spending in 2023 due to the impact of high inflation on food, fuel and even electricity. Consumers are struggling to manage financially, and thus are less likely to spend regularly on apparel and footwear.

The Apparel and Footwear in South Africa 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.

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

APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
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
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Womenswear benefits from release of Barbie film in South Africa
  • Shein poses threat to local apparel and footwear players
  • Consumers continue to seek value for money options in womenswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Impulse purchases of womenswear driven by seasonal sales, discounts and promotions
  • South Africans seek inclusive sizing for their womenswear
  • Sustainability will remain a key concern in terms of womenswear production
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Men’s formal wear experiences further declines amid casual wear trends
  • Many local consumers seek value for money when choosing menswear
  • Conscious consumers demand more sustainable menswear options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Greater willingness to invest in staple wardrobe items that offer longevity
  • Casual wear will remain predominant style in terms of menswear
  • Consumers will continue to make impulse purchases
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers seek value for money from childrenswear
  • Parents increasingly choose to purchase their children’s clothing from Shein
  • Licensed childrenswear remains popular in South Africa
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Affordability and sustainability drive sales of second-hand childrenswear
  • More affluent parents seek high-value sustainable clothing for their children
  • Economic pressures encourage sharing of childrenswear among families and friends, placing pressure on new purchases
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sportwear remains a resilient category in South Africa
  • Consumers’ changing wardrobes contribute to overall growth of sportswear
  • Greater brand loyalty in terms of sportswear among local consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Casual wear trends in South Africa to further benefit sportswear
  • Limited editions and sportswear collaborations can potentially increase value growth
  • adidas launches a personal technological in-store experience
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • South Africans trade down to more affordable jeans during inflationary period
  • Shein poses a threat to local producers of jeans
  • More affluent consumers continue to drive demand for premium jeans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increasing demand for inclusive jeans among women in South Africa
  • Rising concerns among eco-conscious consumers over the use of denim for jeans
  • Second-hand market to remain attractive for some jeans consumers
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hosiery remains a small and declining category in South Africa
  • Opaque tights are predominantly worn by school girls in South Africa
  • Hosiery is driven solely by affordability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Importing from e-commerce platforms such as Shein poses a threat to local hosiery
  • Consumers of hosiery tend to search for more durable options
  • The shift in work attire increasingly impacts hosiery in South Africa
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Apparel accessories perceived as non-essential for many South Africans
  • Accessories such as scarves, hats and gloves are mostly seasonal purchases
  • Price-sensitive consumers tend to only buy apparel accessories on promotion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Apparel accessories struggle to adapt fast enough to meet current fashion trends
  • Consumers increasingly seek fashionable statement pieces from apparel accessories
  • Retail offline is key destination for consumers of apparel accessories
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Many South Africans remain price sensitive, hindering stronger volume growth
  • Brand loyalty for brands such as adidas and Nike in South Africa
  • Sports footwear remains popular as consumers maintain fitness and health goals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Illegal imports of branded footwear remain prevalent in South Africa
  • Price-sensitive consumers focus on promotional sales for footwear purchases
  • Retail offline continues to dominate distribution of footwear
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