Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
Apparel and footwear saw strong current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The final year of the review period saw the Ukrainian apparel and footwear market continue to evolve in response to the war following Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022.
2024 key trends
Apparel and footwear was noted for several important trends in 2024. Ukrainians’ patriotism has soared since the start of the war and “made in Ukraine” is a hot topic in the country.
Competitive landscape
The competitive landscape underwent rapid changes in Ukraine over the 2022-2024 period. When the war started in February 2022, a number of international chains chose to leave Ukraine, including H&M, Inditex’s chains, New Yorker, and Decathlon.
Retailing developments
In Ukraine, apparel and footwear is usually sold through a variety of channels, the biggest of which is apparel and footwear specialists. This channel gained in share in 2023 and 2024 in line with the further (re)openings of chains such as Zara, Bershka, Pull & Bear, Sinsay and others.
What next for apparel and footwear?
The future performance of apparel and footwear in Ukraine is very hard to predict because of the ongoing war. Forecasts are highly dependent on the duration of the war, and even then, much will depend on the development of the demographic situation.
Delivery:
Files are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax certification is verified (where applicable).
This report comes in PDF with additional info in Excel included.
Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Ukraine 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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine?
- Which are the leading brands in Ukraine?
- How are products distributed in Ukraine?
- 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 Ukraine?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel and Footwear in Ukraine
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
DISCLAIMER
Childrenswear in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Children fleeing the war has undermined demand
Girls’ apparel sees strongest growth
Brands gain share in childrenswear
Development of childrenswear strongly linked to duration of war
Girls’ apparel to continue to lead the way
Changes in retail environment
Apparel Accessories in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Some recovery but sales remain well below pre-war levels
Belts and gloves see strongest performance, while ties continues to struggle
Category remains fragmented despite ongoing process of consolidation
Non-essential status limits recovery potential
Ties to see some bounce back, though casualisation trend will be an obstacle to full recovery
Further consolidation expected
Menswear in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Demand continues to be shaped by war conditions
Postponed purchases and return of Inditex brands support growth
Competitive landscape remains fragmented
Outlook uncertain amidst ongoing war
Sportswear and jeans likely to become popular again
Shifts expected in distribution landscape
Womenswear in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Womenswear sees growth amidst shifting demographic scenario
Hard hit subcategories show some dynamism in recovery
Some move towards consolidation in a fragmented competitive landscape
Ongoing challenges
Brands set to gain further share
Expansion fo omnichannel strategies expected
Jeans in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Demand for jeans supported by products’ versatility
Consumers remain price sensitive
Sinsay brand sees strong growth
Versatility to remain a key factor in purchasing decisions
Premium and super premium jeans to see fastest growth
E-commerce expected to expand further
Hosiery in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Essential status supports demand
Both non-sheer and sheer hosiery see growth
Domestic players hold strong position in hosiery
Return of emigrants could restore demand
Non-sheer hosiery to see strongest performance
Hosiery suited to e-commerce
Footwear in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Some recovery in 2024
Women’s footwear remains the largest subcategory, and sees the strongest growth
Local players and international brands compete in fragmented category
Recovery dependent on war and economic conditions
Children’s footwear to face demographic challenges
Innovation to play important role, while shifts in distribution landscape are expected
Sportswear in Ukraine
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Increased unit prices drive value growth
Sportswear remains an important fashion choice
International brands out in front
Future performance dependent on duration of war
Sports-inspired products to remain popular for convenience, comfort and style
Consolidation expected in forecast period
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Apparel and Footwear
-
-
- Baby and Toddler Wear
- Boys' Apparel
- Girls' Apparel
-
- Belts
- Gloves
- Hats/Caps
- Scarves
- Ties
- Other Apparel Accessories
-
-
- Men's Nightwear
-
-
- Economy Men's Jeans
- Standard Men's Jeans
- Premium Men's Jeans
- Super Premium Men's Jeans
-
- 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
-
- Men's Swimwear
- Men's Underwear
-
- Women's Nightwear
-
-
- Economy Women's Jeans
- Standard Women's Jeans
- Premium Women's Jeans
- Super Premium Women's Jeans
-
- 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
-
- Women's Swimwear
- Women's Underwear
-
-
- Nightwear
-
-
- Economy Jeans
- Standard Jeans
- Premium Jeans
- Super Premium Jeans
-
- Dresses
- Jackets and Coats
- Jumpers
- Leggings
- Shirts and Blouses
- Shorts and Trousers
- Skirts
- Suits
- Tops
- Other Outerwear
-
- Swimwear
- Underwear
-
- Sheer Hosiery
- Non-Sheer Hosiery
-
-
- Children's Footwear
- Men's Footwear
- Women's Footwear
-
-
- Performance Apparel
- Outdoor Apparel
- Sports-inspired Apparel
-
- Performance Footwear
- Outdoor Footwear
- Sports-inspired Footwear
-
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.
See all of our definitionsWhy buy this report?
- Gain competitive intelligence about market leaders
- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Apparel and Footwear research and analysis database.
NEW REPORT GUARANTEE
If you purchase a report that is updated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extraction Free!