COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Samakiea Co leads hosiery with a strong brand portfolio and distribution
The hosiery market in Egypt is concentrated, with a few leading companies holding significant shares. In 2025, Samakiea Co led the market with 6% share, followed by Al Kassm Group with 3% and Dice Sport & Casual Wear SAE with 3%.
Challenger DTC brands reshape competition in Egypt’s hosiery market
The rise of challenger brands has affected company shares in the hosiery market in 2025. Small, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands like Soul of Socks have emerged, offering competitively priced products directly to consumers online.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hosiery industry in Egypt 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.
If you're in the Hosiery industry in Egypt, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Hosiery in Egypt 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 Hosiery in Egypt?
- Which are the leading brands in Egypt?
- How are products distributed in Egypt?
- 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 Hosiery in Egypt?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Hosiery in Egypt - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hosiery drives growth as affordability and fashion trends drive demand
Hosiery in Egypt grows on affordability amid economic pressure
Non-sheer hosiery drives sales through comfort and affordability
Market polarisation shapes consumer buying habits in hosiery
Non-sheer hosiery is expected to remain the leading category despite slow growth
Growth for sheer hosiery is set to be driven by social media and fashion trends
Sustainability is set to become a growth driver as consumers demand environmentally conscious products
Samakiea Co leads hosiery with a strong brand portfolio and distribution
Challenger DTC brands reshape competition in Egypt’s hosiery market
Physical stores remain the preferred retail channel despite growth for retail e-commerce
Retail e-commerce drives competition by offering consumers unique benefits
Solotex drives innovation through sustainability, quality and unique designs
Apparel and Footwear in Egypt - Industry Overview
Economic pressures and consumer shifts shape apparel and footwear in Egypt
Economic pressures drive market polarisation across apparel and footwear
Scroll Cairo capitalises on market polarisation with affordable replicas
The rise of circular fashion challenges sales of apparel and footwear
Egypt’s emergence as a global apparel manufacturing hub is set to support growth
Digital platforms are expected to reshape consumer behaviour and drive sales
Technological advancements and changing consumer preferences are set to drive growth
Local brands gain share in 2025 as incumbents face challenges
Strategic adaptations and digital engagement maintain market leadership
Apparel and footwear specialists lead as many consumers prefer in-person shopping
Retail e-commerce gains traction with fast delivery and secure payments
Local brands and sustainable models drive product innovation
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Hosiery
- Sheer Hosiery
- Non-Sheer Hosiery
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This report originates from Passport, our Hosiery research and analysis database.
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