Retail volume sales of hosiery in Chile are rising strongly in 2024, following a marginal drop the previous year when the category was impacted by unfavourable weather conditions and low consumer spending. The improved performance in 2024 is being driven by a lower comparative base and signs of a re...
Hosiery volume sales have weakened in Norway following the relatively strong growth post-pandemic, especially in sheer hosiery. Inflation and rising unit prices have resulted in a tougher environment for apparel and footwear overall, which has naturally impacted hosiery as well, since it is primaril...
Compared to European countries, per capita consumption of hosiery is still low in Turkey, with much potential for growth. After several years of strong growth post-pandemic, volume sales declined over 2024, with consumers reigning in expenditure. Rising health-awareness in Turkey has made consumers ...
Hosiery is managing to achieve small positive volume gains in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in recent years. Sales are supported by the fact that hosiery has become a means of expressing individual styles, with consumers moving away from plan hosiery and opting for vibrant, c...
Hosiery volume sales increased at a faster pace over 2024 due to higher consumption of lower priced products in the Netherlands. While unit prices continued to rise in line with costs, Dutch consumers looked for discounts especially in non-sheer hosiery. Sheer hosiery sales were impacted as people r...
Hosiery has found itself in a challenging situation in recent years with many consumers opting to extend the use of their existing hosiery, rather than buying new products. Retail volume growth remains stable, but current value growth has slowed in line with lower inflation. The ongoing economic unc...
In 2024, footwear is the standout performer in the Morocco's apparel and footwear industry, in terms of volume and current value growth. While inflationary pressures have dampened consumer demand in many apparel categories, footwear is witnessing healthy growth due to higher levels of engagement in ...
Ethnic apparel, particularly Indian womenswear, plays a significant role in boosting hosiery sales in the United Arab Emirates, largely due to the cultural preference for traditional attire during festivals, weddings, and formal occasions. Outfits such as sarees, lehengas, and kurtas are frequently ...
Menswear in Morocco registered a stronger increase in retail volume growth over 2024, whilst current value growth has slowed down. The slowdown in unit prices has stimulated higher consumption of menswear, reflecting a rebound in consumer purchasing power. Certain product categories, such as men's t...
Apparel accessories is being hit by the aftereffects of climate change in Morocco. These shifts have led to unprecedented winter heatwaves, directly hampering the sale of cold weather-related accessories, such as hats/caps, scarves, and gloves, demand for which remains considerably lower than 2019 l...