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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931407
Islamic clothing refers to attire designed to adhere to the principles of modesty and decency in Islam, including garments such as hijabs, abayas, and thobes. This clothing serves both religious and cultural purposes, emphasizing modesty and dignity for individuals of all genders. It provides various benefits, including promoting modesty, preserving cultural identity, and fostering a sense of community among followers of Islamic traditions.
The Islamic clothing market features several main types, abayas and hijabs, prayer outfits, burkhas and niqabs, thobes and jubbas, sportswear, and other categories. Abayas are long, loose robes worn by Muslim women over their regular clothing to ensure modesty, while hijabs are headscarves that cover the hair, neck, and sometimes the shoulders, leaving the face exposed. The market serves a range of applications for men, women, and children, with distribution channels available both online and offline.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the islamic clothing market by increasing costs of imported fabrics, embellishments, accessories, and finished garments. Apparel retailers in the Middle East, Europe, and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported textiles, while Asia-Pacific faces export pricing challenges. These tariffs are influencing retail pricing and supply chain efficiency. However, they are also encouraging local garment manufacturing, regional textile sourcing, and growth of domestic islamic fashion brands.
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The islamic clothing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $84.72 billion in 2025 to $90.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of muslim population demographics, expansion of traditional retail outlets, rising cultural awareness of modest fashion, availability of affordable islamic garments, increasing participation of women in workforce.
The islamic clothing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for modern modest fashion, rising influence of digital fashion platforms, expansion of cross-border islamic apparel trade, growing focus on ethical fashion practices, increasing youth-driven fashion innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for modest fashion apparel, rising adoption of designer islamic wear, expansion of online islamic clothing retail, increased focus on sustainable fabrics, enhanced customization and styling.
The growth of the Muslim population is expected to drive the expansion of the Islamic clothing market in the coming years. This increase is attributed to higher fertility rates and a younger age demographic compared to other religious groups. Islamic clothing plays a key role in supporting the growing Muslim population by fostering a sense of identity and community, while also addressing their cultural and religious needs within the fashion industry. For example, in November 2024, a report from The World Factbook, a US-based government publication, projected that the Muslim population could reach up to 320 million by 2045. Therefore, the rising Muslim population is contributing to the growth of the Islamic clothing market.
Key players operating in the Islamic clothing market are concentrating on developing innovative product offerings, such as modern abaya collections, to strengthen customer engagement, align with changing fashion trends, and address the increasing demand for modest yet fashionable apparel. An abaya collection consists of a curated selection of full-length, modest garments traditionally worn by many Muslim women across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. For instance, in August 2024, Alhaya Fashion, a UAE-based fashion retailer, launched a new Women's Abaya Collection featuring lightweight and breathable fabrics, intricate embroidery, and adaptable designs suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The collection combines cultural modesty with contemporary fashion elements, including tailored sleeves, asymmetric hems, and premium materials, enhancing comfort, durability, and aesthetic appeal beyond traditional abayas that typically prioritize functionality over style.
In February 2023, Noon, a UAE-based e-commerce company, acquired Namshi for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Noon's digital ecosystem by incorporating Namshi's established fashion and lifestyle offerings. This move is intended to expand Noon's product range and bolster its position as a leading digital platform, supporting growth and innovation in digital commerce. Namshi is a UAE-based online fashion retailer specializing in both traditional and contemporary Islamic attire for women.
Major companies operating in the islamic clothing market are Modanisa, East Essence, SHUKR Clothing, Aab, Inayah, MYBATUA, Haute Hijab, Artizara, Niswa Fashion, AlHannah, Annah Hariri, Veiled Collection, Verona Collection, Al-Mujalbaba, Bait Al Abaya, Tasnim Collections, JilbabShop, Sunnah Style, Ghazal Fashion, Hijab House, Urban Modesty, Boksha
Middle East was the largest region in the islamic clothing market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the islamic clothing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the islamic clothing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The islamic clothing market consists of sales of jilbabs, kurtas, and modest dresses. 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.
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