COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Gunze, Tabio Corp, and Shimamura lead through innovation
Hosiery was fragmented in Japan in 2025, with numerous players competing for share. Gunze Ltd led with a 5% retail value share in 2025, followed by Tabio Corpo and Shimamura Co Ltd each with 4%.
Opportunities arise from innovation and niche targeting
Hosiery in Japan presents opportunities for businesses that incorporate functional innovations and unique designs. Companies can leverage advanced textiles like heat-retaining fibres and moisture-wicking layers to enhance comfort and wellness.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hosiery industry in Japan 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 Japan, 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 Japan 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 Japan?
- Which are the leading brands in Japan?
- How are products distributed in Japan?
- 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 Japan?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Hosiery in Japan - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Slow growth due to maturity, but opportunities remain
Tabio's character collaborations contribute to growth
Non-sheer hosiery dominates
Inclusive innovations impact product design and functionality
Advanced technology is reshaping hosiery in Japan
Functional innovations set to drive growth despite saturation
Health and self-expression to impact sales
Gunze, Tabio Corp, and Shimamura lead through innovation
Opportunities arise from innovation and niche targeting
Offline retail remains dominant, with convenience stores having an impact
Retail e-commerce emerges as strategic growth engine
Apparel and Footwear in Japan - Industry Overview
Inbound tourism, tech innovation, and experiential retail drive growth in apparel and footwear
Tourism, functional products, and sports events fuel growth despite challenges
Apparel dominates, but footwear and sportswear see greater dynamism
Inbound tourism drives growth, with Onitsuka Tiger a standout brand
Tech innovation drives growth in functional fashion to address warmer summers
Growth set to continue, with collaborations an important driving force
Functionality, sustainable practices and changing culture likely to impact growth
Fast Retailing and Shimamura lead through wide distribution and strong brand recognition
LVMH-backed investment firm acquires Kapital, signalling shift towards niche Japanese labels
Offline retail remains dominant as many consumers prefer to try before buying
TikTok Shop set to accelerate growth in retail e-commerce
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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