COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Leading Japanese brands capitalise on casualwear trend
The menswear landscape in South Korea is highly fragmented, with various players competing for share. In 2025, Frl Korea Co Ltd (Uniqlo) led overall with 5% value share, followed by Samsung C&T Fashion Group (Bean Pole) with 5%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Menswear 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 Menswear 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 Menswear 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 Menswear 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 Menswear in South Korea?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Menswear in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Leveraging comfort, casual trends, and e-commerce in South Korean menswear
Lightweight fabrics drive versatile outerwear designs
Emerging brands drive menswear's shift to casual and hybrid styles
Understated style and global appeal: The growing impact of Japanese Brands on Korean menswear
Rising disposable income to fuel demand for quality menswear
Key trends shaping menswear's future
Leading Japanese brands capitalise on casualwear trend
Online retail platforms drive menswear sales among younger consumers
Department stores and apparel specialists remain key offline channels
Apparel and Footwear in South Korea - Industry Overview
Versatility, comfort, and sustainability are key trends shaping South Korea's evolving apparel and footwear industry
Versatile pieces drive sales as traditional norms erode
Climate-responsive designs gain traction
Resale and rental trends reshape retail channel mix
Versatility, sustainability, and agility to influence future development of apparel and footwear
Navigating seasonless style and shifting categories
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
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Menswear
- Men's Nightwear
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- Economy Men's Jeans
- Standard Men's Jeans
- Premium Men's Jeans
- Super Premium Men's Jeans
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- 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
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- Men's Swimwear
- Men's Underwear
Menswear
This is the aggregation of men's outerwear and men's underwear, nightwear and swimwear.
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 Menswear research and analysis database.
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