Japan Socks Market Report by Product, Material, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region 2025-2033

Description

Japan socks market size reached USD 63.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 87.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% during 2025-2033. The growing number of sports and outdoor activities, owing to the rising consumer health-consciousness, is primarily propelling the regional market.

Socks are clothing items intended to cover the feet and typically extend up to the calf or beyond. They are primarily crafted from various materials, including cotton, wool, nylon, and spandex. Socks serve a wide range of purposes, including everyday wear, sports activities, medical needs, specialized work environments, insulation during cold seasons, formal occasions, comfort in casual settings, aesthetic enhancement, waterproofing, and protection against blisters. They play a crucial role in extending the lifespan of footwear, reducing foot odor, preventing fungal infections, promoting healthy blood circulation, adding to one's fashion sense, adapting to seasonal changes, improving mobility in sports, and offering targeted compression where needed.

Japan Socks Market Trends:

The increasing emphasis on health and well-being stands out as a major driving force behind the growth of the socks market. Consumers are growing more aware of the crucial role foot health plays in their overall wellness, leading to a rising demand for socks that provide more than just basic coverage. Correspondingly, the introduction of socks with ergonomic designs that offer arch support, cushioning, and appropriate compression is bolstering market expansion. Additionally, the inclusion of features like moisture-wicking and anti-microbial properties caters to individuals with active lifestyles who are prone to foot conditions such as athlete's foot or fungal infections, further contributing to market growth. Besides this, the development of innovative products with therapeutic benefits, such as diabetic socks designed to enhance circulation and prevent swelling, serves as another catalyst for growth. Moreover, brands are also innovating with specialized fabrics that adapt to temperature changes, proving particularly useful in extreme conditions. Furthermore, collaborations between sports teams and athletes with sock brands to create and endorse performance-oriented socks enhance brand credibility and pique consumer interest. Apart from this, the outdoor activity sector is also driving demand for socks that offer durability, weather resistance, and protection against natural elements, such as rocks and vegetation, which is expected to further stimulate the regional market in the foreseeable future.

Japan Socks Market Segmentation:

Product Insights:

Casual
Formal
Athletic
Others

Material Insights:

Nylon
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Waterproof Breathable Membrane
Others

Application Insights:

Men
Women
Children

Distribution Channel Insights:

Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Stores
Others

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the key players include:

ande (Debby Co)
Chicstocks
Nishiguchi Kutsushita
RoToTo
Stevenson Overall Co.
Tabio Corporation

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan socks market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan socks market?
What is the breakup of the Japan socks market on the basis of product?
What is the breakup of the Japan socks market on the basis of material?
What is the breakup of the Japan socks market on the basis of application?
What is the breakup of the Japan socks market on the basis of distribution channel?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan socks market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan socks?
What is the structure of the Japan socks market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan socks market?

Product Code: SR112025A18542

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Socks Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Socks Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Socks Market - Breakup by Product

6.1 Casual
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.2 Formal
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.3 Athletic
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Socks Market - Breakup by Material

7.1 Nylon
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.2 Cotton
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.3 Polyester
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.4 Wool
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.5 Waterproof Breathable Membrane
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.6 Others
- 7.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.6.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Socks Market - Breakup by Application

8.1 Men
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.2 Women
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.3 Children
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

9 Japan Socks Market - Breakup by Distribution Channel

9.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.2 Convenience Stores
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.3 Online Stores
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.4 Others
- 9.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

10 Japan Socks Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 ande (Debby Co)
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Chicstocks
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Nishiguchi Kutsushita
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 RoToTo
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Stevenson Overall Co.
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events
11.6 Tabio Corporation
- 11.6.1 Business Overview
- 11.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.6.3 Business Strategies
- 11.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.6.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Socks Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis