Jeans in South Korea

January 2026
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Jeans industry in South Korea 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 Jeans industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Jeans in South Korea 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 Jeans in South Korea?
  • Which are the leading brands in South Korea?
  • How are products distributed in South Korea?
  • 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 Jeans in South Korea?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Jeans in South Korea - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Pop culture and digital engagement propel jeans in South Korea to continued growth
Chart 1 Key Trends 2025
Guess leverages K-pop to refresh brand image and target Generation Z
Chart 2 Guess Selected Popular K-Pop Group NMIXX as its New Ambassador for Asia
Agile product planning fuels growth in economy jeans
Chart 3 Musinsa Standard – Fast Fashion, Faster Denim Planning
Emerging brands drive innovation with experimental denim
Chart 4 Denim as a Sensitive, Transformative Fabric
Redefining denim: How consumer preferences and brand innovation will drive sales
Chart 5 Analyst Insight
Economy jeans to gain further traction with improved quality and affordability
Functional fabrics to reshape Korean denim for longer summers
Frl Korea Co Ltd leads fragmented competitive landscape with Uniqlo
Offline apparel specialists lead distribution but omnichannel strategy is important

Apparel and Footwear in South Korea - Industry Overview

Versatility, comfort, and sustainability are key trends shaping South Korea's evolving apparel and footwear industry
Chart 6 Key Trends 2025
Versatile pieces drive sales as traditional norms erode
Chart 7 Performance Meets Fashion – The Rise of Recovery Shoes and Low-Profile Sneakers
Climate-responsive designs gain traction
Chart 8 Climate-Responsive Seasonless Apparel
Resale and rental trends reshape retail channel mix
Chart 9 Department Stores Leverage Circular Fashion with Resale Programmes
Versatility, sustainability, and agility to influence future development of apparel and footwear
Navigating seasonless style and shifting categories
Chart 10 Analyst Insight
Sustainability and technology to help shape the future of sales
Uniqlo strengthens lead of highly fragmented competitive landscape
Emerging brands and collaborations drive innovation
Offline channels lead distribution via specialists but online sales continue to grow
Chart 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 12 PEST Analysis in South Korea 2025
Chart 13 Key Insights on Consumers in South Korea 2025
Chart 14 Consumer Landscape in South Korea 2025

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

Summary 1 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Jeans

  • Economy Jeans
  • Standard Jeans
  • Premium Jeans
  • Super Premium Jeans

Jeans

This category includes trousers/pants made of denim. It comprises of all lengths including capris and shorts. Most popular brands include: Levi’s, Lee, Wrangler. Jeans are further broken down by price platform. A full list of price bands in local currency for the 46 researched markets is available upon request. Please speak to your account manager to get a copy of these.

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This report originates from Passport, our Jeans research and analysis database.

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