Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, Brazil faced a series of economic challenges that introduced uncertainty into various industries, including apparel and footwear. Despite overall robust economic growth in the country, fiscal concerns persisted.
2024 key trends
Apparel and footwear in Brazil has experienced different trends in 2024; some that started a while ago, and some new ones. Those that are worth highlighting are: market polarisation, sustainability and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and technological innovation, particularly in generative AI (GenAI).
Competitive landscape
In 2024, apparel and footwear in Brazil has experienced significant consolidations and strategic realignments amongst key industry players, reshaping the competitive landscape. A notable development was the merger between Arezzo&Co and Grupo Soma, announced at the beginning of 2024.
Retailing developments
Significant shifts in consumer behaviour, technological innovation, and economic pressures have marked the distribution landscape for fashion in Brazil in 2024. A blend of rapid growth for retail e-commerce, alongside the resilience of specialist retailers, and affordability-driven strategies, are reshaping how consumers access and purchase products.
What next for apparel and footwear?
A confluence of technological innovation, affordability-driven polarisation, and sustainability demands are set to redefine the coming years for apparel and footwear in Brazil. These trends, which emerged as dominant themes in recent years, are expected to guide the industry through a forecast period full of both challenges and opportunities.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Brazil with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Childrenswear
- Apparel and Accessories
- Menswear
- Womenswear
- Jeans
- Hosiery
- Footwear
- Sportswear
If you're in the Apparel and Footwear industry in Brazil, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Apparel and Footwear in Brazil report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Apparel and Footwear in Brazil?
- Which are the leading brands in Brazil?
- How are products distributed in Brazil?
- How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
- What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
- Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
- How important is sustainability in Apparel and Footwear in Brazil?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel and Footwear in Brazil
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
DISCLAIMER
Childrenswear in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Childrenswear has to adapt to ongoing challenges
Pre-owned clothes gain traction in childrenswear
Physical presence remains important in distribution, even as retail e-commerce rises
Growth with purpose, combining sustainability with premium trends
Addressing social responsibility and sustainability will be important
Parents long for real connections in their shopping experiences
Apparel Accessories in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Recent fast fashion trend even encompasses apparel accessories
Apparel accessories struggles with climate adversities
Retail e-commerce presents opportunities for growth
New options available to improve sales in the forecast period
Wellness and changing habits may shift demand away from certain accessories
Seasonal changes to impact growth for most apparel accessories in the future
Menswear in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth for menswear in Brazil, in a complex landscape
Winds of change redefine masculinity and sustainability
The digital revolution in the national arena
Women continue to be a force within men’s fashion
Combining sustainability with diversity in the forecast period
Innovation and connections to drive sales of menswear in the future
Womenswear in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Economic shifts shape womenswear in Brazil
Local brands are empowered by sustainability initiatives
The fight for share between foreign fast fashion brands and local players
A levelling of the playing field for womenswear in Brazil
Sustainable initiatives will continue catering to consumers in the forecast period
Technology at the forefront of a competitive edge in the future
Jeans in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Resilience meets comfort in jeans in Brazil
Players are investing in sustainable features to get ahead of the competition
Impact of denim on Brazil’s textiles industry is significant
Celebrities will continue to attract consumers to jeans in the forecast period
Sustainability will become a necessity, not a trend
Celebrity power and Olympic inspiration in jeans in the future
Hosiery in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Influence of fast fashion platforms on hosiery in Brazil
Sports and health continue to drive growth for hosiery in Brazil
Despite growth for retail e-commerce, it faces resilience from physical retail
Expansion by players into and outside of hosiery likely to continue
Offering sustainable features likely to be a key driver of growth for hosiery
Growth and transformation for hosiery in the forecast period
Footwear in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Footwear overcomes the challenges of 2024 in Brazil
Running and wellness trends drive growth for footwear
Bridging physical and digital stores in footwear
Getting the most out of the hotter weather
Brazil as a reference for sustainable initiatives in footwear
Mergers and tech innovations to drive future growth
Sportswear in Brazil
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sportswear in Brazil driven by athletic innovation and wellness
Sportswear wins thanks to the rise of athleisure
Keeping pace through omnichannel solutions
The fusion of fashion, function, and fame within sports wardrobes
Next-gen sustainable sportswear
Running likely to be the pivotal sport driving growth in the forecast period
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Apparel and Footwear
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- Baby and Toddler Wear
- Boys' Apparel
- Girls' Apparel
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- Belts
- Gloves
- Hats/Caps
- Scarves
- Ties
- Other Apparel Accessories
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- Men's Nightwear
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- Economy Men's Jeans
- Standard Men's Jeans
- Premium Men's Jeans
- Super Premium Men's Jeans
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- Men's Jackets and Coats
- Men's Jumpers
- Men's Shirts
- Men's Shorts and Trousers
- Men's Suits
- Men's Tops
- Other Men's Outerwear
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- Men's Swimwear
- Men's Underwear
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- Women's Nightwear
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- Economy Women's Jeans
- Standard Women's Jeans
- Premium Women's Jeans
- Super Premium Women's Jeans
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- Women's Dresses
- Women's Jackets and Coats
- Women's Jumpers
- Women's Leggings
- Women's Shirts and Blouses
- Women's Shorts and Trousers
- Women's Skirts
- Women's Suits
- Women's Tops
- Other Women's Outerwear
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- Women's Swimwear
- Women's Underwear
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- Nightwear
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- Economy Jeans
- Standard Jeans
- Premium Jeans
- Super Premium Jeans
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- Dresses
- Jackets and Coats
- Jumpers
- Leggings
- Shirts and Blouses
- Shorts and Trousers
- Skirts
- Suits
- Tops
- Other Outerwear
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- Swimwear
- Underwear
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- Sheer Hosiery
- Non-Sheer Hosiery
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- Children's Footwear
- Men's Footwear
- Women's Footwear
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- Performance Apparel
- Outdoor Apparel
- Sports-inspired Apparel
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- Performance Footwear
- Outdoor Footwear
- Sports-inspired Footwear
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Apparel and Footwear
Apparel is the aggregation of clothing and footwear. This dataset covers retail sales of apparel through both store-based retailers and non-store retailers. Excludes black market sales (i.e. untaxed, generated within informal retailing)and duty free sales (travel retail). Items must be new when sold to the consumer; second-hand/used items are excluded. Antique and/or vintage clothing and footwear is also excluded.
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