COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Domestic low-cost giants and sportswear brands lead sales
The hosiery market in Sweden is fragmented, with multiple players competing for market share. In 2025, the top manufacturers held significant shares, with Lindex Sverige AB leading with 17%, followed by Twilfit AB on 9%, and Roadget Business Pte Ltd entering the top three with more than 6% of sales.
Premium sportswear brands drive growth in niche areas
There were no significant mergers or acquisitions in 2025 or anticipated in 2026. However, notable product launches were observed, such as ARK Sport’s expansion of its performance socks line in 2025 with new colour options like Low White.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hosiery industry in Sweden 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 Sweden, 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 Sweden 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 Sweden?
- Which are the leading brands in Sweden?
- How are products distributed in Sweden?
- 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 Sweden?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Hosiery in Sweden - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hosiery is a commodified category in Sweden
Grocery retailers drive sales of everyday hosiery essentials
Specialised sports socks drive dynamic growth in niche areas
Commodification and grocery dominance shape industry performance
Grocery retailers maintain grip on hosiery sales
Specialised socks drive growth in niche areas
Sustainability efforts slowly gaining traction
Domestic low-cost giants and sportswear brands lead sales
Premium sportswear brands drive growth in niche areas
Grocery retailers drive sales of everyday hosiery essentials
Specialised sports socks drive dynamic growth in niche areas
Retail e-commerce fuels growth with diverse offerings
Sustainable brands lead innovation with eco-friendly products
Niche players drive growth with specialised products
Innovation fuels moderate growth and category elevation
ARK expands its Performance Socks offering
Apparel and Footwear in Sweden - Industry Overview
Positive growth seen in the Swedish apparel and footwear market in 2025
Apparel dominates sales, sportswear sees the most dynamic growth
Resale and rental reshape consumer behaviour
Consumers drive demand for sustainable and premium products
Specialised products benefit from lifestyle and fitness trends
Omnichannel strategies and digital innovation shape the market
H&M Group and specialised brands drive market polarisation
Lager 157 expansion and digital innovation reshape market dynamics
Ida Sjöstedt expands focus on social-media-led marketing and seasonal capsule drops
Offline retail maintains lead despite e-commerce growth
E-commerce is the fastest-growing distribution channel
Omnichannel strategies drive consumer engagement
Resale platforms and premium basics drive market shift
Social media and discounting shape consumer behaviour
Market polarisation benefits economy and premium players
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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