PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1703145
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1703145
Clothing footwear and accessories (CFA) are categories of consumer goods that include apparel items, footwear, and accessories intended to enhance or complement a person's outfit. These products address individual style, functionality, and seasonal trends, reflecting a vibrant industry shaped by fashion advancements and consumer tastes.
The primary categories within clothing footwear and accessories are footwear, apparel, wallets, handbags, watches, and others. Footwear includes all types of shoes designed for different purposes, such as athletic, casual, formal, and everyday wear, but excludes work and safety shoes. It is crafted from materials such as leather, textiles, plastic, rubber, and wood. Distribution occurs through both offline and online channels, catering to various users including men, women, children, and unisex consumers.
The clothing footwear accessories market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides clothing footwear accessories market statistics, including clothing footwear accessories industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a clothing footwear accessories market share, detailed clothing footwear accessories market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the clothing footwear accessories industry. This clothing footwear accessories research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The clothing footwear accessories market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2128.13 billion in 2024 to $2259.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer spending on fashion, a rise in fast fashion brands, increasing disposable wealth, growth in demand for athletic wear, and a rise in demand for multifunctional accessories.
The clothing footwear accessories market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2831.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer demand for sustainable fashion, increasing popularity of online shopping, increasing investment in smart clothing technologies, rising demand for luxury and premium products, and rising awareness of climate change's impact on fashion. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, nostalgic fashion, smart clothing, the adoption of digital fashion, and athletic wear.
The rise in e-commerce is projected to drive growth in the market for clothing footwear and accessories. E-commerce, or online buying and selling, is fueled by factors such as mobile technology, digital marketing, logistics improvements, advancements in supply chain management, AI for personalized shopping experiences, and deferred payment services. This enables consumers to shop conveniently anytime from home, avoiding crowded stores, appealing especially to busy individuals. For instance, according to the United States Census Bureau in May 2024, first-quarter retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. reached approximately $289.2 billion, up 2.1% (+-0.7%) from the previous quarter. Thus, the increasing demand for e-commerce is a key driver of growth in the clothing, footwear, and accessories market.
Leading companies in the clothing footwear and accessories market are concentrating on innovation, such as smart shoes, to cater to tech-savvy consumers' evolving preferences. Smart shoes incorporate sensors, connectivity, and data analytics to enhance functionality, track performance, and provide personalized insights. For instance, in January 2023, Ajanta Shoes launched NAVIGATOR, an AI-inspired smart shoe featuring step and workout tracking, fall detection, quick call dialing, music app access, and customizable controls through simple taps and gestures. This gyroscopic technology-driven shoe predominantly utilizes Indian resources, marking a significant advancement in the footwear industry through Ajanta's commitment to cutting-edge technology and supported by Impakto's robust R&D capabilities.
In March 2022, Authentic Brands Group LLC acquired Reebok International Limited, expanding its portfolio into athletic footwear and apparel segments. This strategic acquisition aims to capitalize on Reebok's well-established brand presence and market share in sports and lifestyle segments, further strengthening Authentic Brands Group's market position in the footwear retail industry.
Major companies operating in the clothing footwear accessories market are Nike Inc., Industria de Diseno Textil S.A., EssilorLuxottica Group, Adidas AG, Hennes & Mauritz AB, Kering, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., The Gap Inc., Hermes International S.A., VF Corporation, PVH Corp., Lululemon Athletica Inc., Skechers USA Inc., Tapestry Inc., Ralph Lauren Corporation, Hanesbrands Inc., Under Armour, Capri Holdings Limited, Prada SpA, Burberry Group, Tommy Hilfiger B.V., Columbia Sportswear Company, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Wolverine World Wide Inc., Kate Spade
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clothing footwear accessories market in 2024. The regions covered in the clothing footwear accessories market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the clothing footwear accessories market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The clothing footwear and accessories market consists of sales of dresses and jumpsuits, outerwear, athletic footwear, accessories jewelry, bags, belts, sunglasses, and watches. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Clothing Footwear Accessories Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on clothing footwear accessories market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.