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Apparel and Footwear in South Africa

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  • 84 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2985230
2024 was a key year for South Africa due to national elections, which resulted in some political instability, consumer wariness, as well as a challenging economic environment. Therefore, local consumers continued to seek value and affordability as key purchasing factors. However, with the interest rate having been revised downwards in November, it offered some relief to consumers.

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 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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Local womenswear consumers are accustomed to promotional offers
  • Inexpensive imports from Shein and Temu threaten local players
  • Yaga offers affordability and business opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Affordability will remain a key purchase driver over the forecast period
  • Inclusive fashion still a strong selling point and differentiating factor
  • Reducing costs will help drive demand for sustainable options
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Casualisation of office wear impacts demand
  • Value-seeking behaviour continues to drive purchasing decisions
  • E commerce still offers expansion opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Affordability concerns encourage consumers to invest in wardrobe staples
  • Social media will play important role in educating consumers about sustainability
  • Aspirational purchases make premium brands attractive despite economic challenges
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Changing socioeconomic dynamics provide a boost to childrenswear
  • Inexpensive imports from Shein and Temu pose a threat to local players
  • Local childrenswear brands cater for niche customers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • New launches expected to target affluent consumers
  • Social media influences brand and style selection
  • Affordability and sustainability to increase demand for second-hand clothing
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Appetite for sportswear continues to grow but consumers now seek affordable options
  • Cross-functional styles continue to appeal to local consumers
  • New mergers and acquisitions evident across the industry
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sportswear in South Africa set to remain resilient
  • Limited editions and sportswear collaborations can potentially support growth
  • New official kit supplier for national sports teams will provide boost to sales
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Affordability remains a key purchasing factor for jeans
  • Inexpensive imports pose a threat due to their wide range of styles
  • E-commerce offers greater visibility and growth opportunities to brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Inclusive sizing will remain an area of growth for jeans
  • Growing awareness of environmental concerns linked to denim production
  • Second-hand market to remain attractive to consumers, especially for luxury brands
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Falling demand as hosiery has slow replacement cycle
  • Limited innovation and strong challenge from inexpensive imports
  • School uniforms provide consistent demand for certain types of hosiery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovation in terms of design and functionality can stimulate future demand
  • Hosiery as a fashion statement offers potential
  • New products and shelf positioning could increase consumer interest
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Affordability pushes consumers to purchase imports where pricing differences exist
  • Apparel accessories tend be seasonal purchases in South Africa
  • Apparel accessories remains a fragmented competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand set to improve over the forecast period despite seasonal nature
  • Category to remain highly fragmented
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 SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Affordability remains a key purchase factor for footwear
  • Aspirational purchases boost premium brands, despite high prices
  • Fitness and athleisure trends support demand for sports footwear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Counterfeit footwear to remain a major concern for brand owners
  • Affordability concerns will continue to influence purchasing decisions
  • E-commerce can still support category’s performance
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