Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
Apparel and footwear in Poland witnessed a rebound in retail volume sales over 2024, despite the challenges caused by rising production costs and the high cost of living facing locals. Consumer purchasing power has increased thanks to higher wages and easing inflation in Poland, leading to strong volume growth after two years of decline.
2024 key trends
Apparel and footwear is increasingly polarised with strong growth observed in both the premium and budget segments. Companies offering multiple brands across these price points are enjoying most success.
Competitive landscape
Consolidation is a key trend in apparel and footwear with larger and well-established players like adidas Poland and LPP SA outperforming smaller local players, who struggle with high production and transportation costs, as well as navigating market volatility. Indeed, well-known foreign brands continue to outperform smaller competitors in 2024.
Retailing developments
Retail e-commerce continues to expand in Poland, though growth has slowed compared to the pandemic years. Online second-hand marketplaces are gaining traction as consumers seek affordable and sustainable alternatives.
What next for apparel and footwear?
Apparel and footwear in Poland is predicted to enjoy solid volume and constant value growth in the upcoming period, albeit at a slower pace than the review period. Economic conditions will provide a more stable environment, with inflation easing, wages rising and the Polish economy enjoying healthy growth.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Poland 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 Poland, 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 Poland 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 Poland?
- Which are the leading brands in Poland?
- How are products distributed in Poland?
- 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 Poland?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel and Footwear in Poland
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
DISCLAIMER
Childrenswear in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Children take greater ownership of the purchasing decision
Fewer children leads to higher spend per child
Value brands thrive amidst economic challenges
Further expansion of second hand clothing
Polish government supports parents with state subsidies
Demographic dangers ahead for childrenswear
Apparel Accessories in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Accessories provide affordable and personalised fashion
Sustainability becomes a mainstream issue
Ethical choices shape purchasing decisions
Second hand goods are possible threat to brands
E-commerce channels offers strong growth opportunities
Technological developments create opportunities for small brands
Menswear in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Quality and price is stronger than brand in purchasing decisions
Nostalgia is a major pull in menswear
Discounters attract menswear shoppers with low prices
Squeeze on profit margins expected as unit price growth slows
Polarisation driven by search for quality and durability
Manufacturer’s struggles will deepen as costs rise and consumer price sensitivity remains strong
Womenswear in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Well informed consumers make discerning choices
AI aids personalisation and client engagement
Affordable mass-market brands drive sales
Sustainability and natural fabrics will drive demand
Retail e-commerce is preferred channel for second-hand womenswear
Unit price inflation to outpace wage growth
Jeans in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Polarisation is evident with economy jeans taking the lead
The fit is a crucial selling point in jeans
Ethical and sustainable concerns influence consumer choice
New formats and personalisation to drive growth in jeans
Poles gravitate towards the durability and simplicity of jeans
Comfortable jeans are an essential
Hosiery in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Colourful hosiery is in vogue
Local manufacturers are under pressure
Value is of huge importance to consumers
Industry consolidation is anticipated in the short-term
Consumers are keen to save money when buying hosiery
Niche opportunities for hosiery that delivers health benefits
Footwear in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mid-priced footwear performs well despite polarisation
Sports footwear performs well compared to other categories
E-obuwie drives e-commerce growth
3D printed shoes offer personalisation and a sustainable choice
Challenges for local manufacturers even as prices grow
Cost of returns is growing issue for e-commerce retailers
Sportswear in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
adidas Poland sees strong recovery in value share
Price sensitivity drives importance of discounts
Sportswear offers dual benefits of comfort and casual fashion
Blurred lines between performance and sports-inspired apparel
Local brands likely to gain traction as domestic access to technology improves
Design will matter more especially in the context of social media
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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