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Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
Apparel and footwear in the Netherlands continued to witness steady volume growth in 2024, reflecting rising consumer demand and the strong interest in fashion and accessories. While the willingness to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumers are still adopting a more cautious attitude towards spending and seek out attractive prices across different retail channels to find the best price discounts and promotional deals.
2024 key trends
Cultural changes in consumer lifestyles and habits are bringing more casual styles to the fore in the Netherlands. Hybrid working practices where locals work from home either full or part-time, combined with the growing interest in comfort and style, is strengthening consumer interest in sports apparel and footwear.
Competitive landscape
The apparel and footwear category has witnessed a rapid shift towards sustainable practices with manufacturers and retailers investing to transform processes and offer their customers eco-friendly products. Existing players are facing growing competition from second-hand and vintage products, with the number of stores selling second hand products also increasing.
Retailing developments
Retail e-commerce continues to see a rapid increase in value share across all apparel and footwear categories as the Dutch regularly compare prices online before purchasing items via e-commerce retailers or branded websites. Smaller and independent specialist retailers are finding it harder to compete and in some cases are forced to close, leading to further decline in value share.
What next for apparel and footwear?
Apparel and footwear is expected to perform well over the forecast period. The country’s growing population and rising interest in apparel and footwear as a fashion accessory will sustain volume and constant value growth over the coming years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
- Which are the leading brands in Netherlands?
- How are products distributed in Netherlands?
- 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 Netherlands?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Summary 1 Research Sources
Childrenswear in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers are keen to trade up as inflation eases
Parents opt for discount-based retailers and e-commerce
Niche manufacturers and key players deliver sustainable concepts
Social media is key marketing tool in childrenswear
Global brands have a close eye on childrenswear
Small store-based retailers face cost pressures
Table 13 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Apparel Accessories in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growing interest in fashion and design benefits the category
Men’s accessories is a growing segment
Exposure raises awareness of sustainable accessories
Interest in fashion triggers demand for accessories
Children and Muslim women are key segments for brands
Omnichannel strategies are key to address the shift in distribution
Table 23 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Menswear in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ongoing shift towards economy menswear lines
Sports apparel gains as the casualwear trend evolves
Quality and comfort aligns with local Dutch needs
Average unit prices expected to fall in menswear
Convenience and price drives e-commerce sale
Brands to offer more targeted menswear ranges
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Womenswear in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mindful spending behaviour puts focus on price and promotions
Second hand womenswear is gaining mainstream appeal
Womenswear brands target specific audiences
Artificial intelligence to enhance customer service and distribution
Casualwear to gain further prominence
Social media bears strong influence on Gen Z
Table 51 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Jeans in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Dutch are willing to pay premium for sustainable jeans
Demand for economy jeans surges amid high cost of living
Smaller brands win through differentiation and niche status
Jeans benefit from the popularity of casualwear
Social media marketing is key for Gen Z
Environmental impact will be addressed by manufacturers
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 78 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Hosiery in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers pay close attention to price in hosiery
Bamboo hosiery generates good consumer response
Alternative channels offer hosiery products
Broadly positive outlook for hosiery
Anti-allergy hosiery lines to expand
Pop-up store events help create brand excitement
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 96 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 97 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 98 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Footwear in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Brighter picture in the footwear category
Casualwear and comfort impacts footwear choices
Dutch consumers look for discounts and deals online
Growing consumer base provides optimistic outlook
Consumers seek sustainable products amid waste concerns
Influencers are key to boosting brand awareness
Table 105 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 106 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 107 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 108 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 111 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 114 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Sportswear in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health and comfort shapes demand in sportswear
Growing array of brands inject dynamism to sportswear
Fila and New Balance gain visibility in 2024
Bright outlook linked to sports and active lifestyles
Brands will deliver new lines in casualwear
Dutch consumers are drawn to online discounts
Table 116 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 117 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 118 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 120 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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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