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The COVID-19 pandemic had a strongly negative impact on apparel in the UAE, with the category being less essential than industries such as grocery, and thus more prone to fluctuations in demand. Sales dipped significantly during the three-month lockdown, which lead to a domino effect throughout the year and will result in negative growth of the category in 2020. There was an element of recovery upon relaxation of the lockdown, with government encouragement towards shopping during festivals such...
Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2016-2020 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2025 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on apparel and footwear
COVID-19 country impact
Company response
Retailing shift
What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2015-2020 Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2020 Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
FACE MASKS
Summary 1 Fashion Face Masks Usage, Pricing and Market Sizes in Middle East and Africa - 2020DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research SourcesKEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Lockdown and reduced salaries negatively affect sales of womenswear
Companies scramble to find fast-sell e-commerce solutions in dramatically changed landscape
Comfortable clothing is most resilient whilst formal wear suffers
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce and online marketing campaigns set to form omnichannel approach
Occasion-based apparel to recover as pre-pandemic life resumes
Modest and sports-inspired fashion to continue growing in popularity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women's Swimwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Swimwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Swimwear and formalwear see steep declines due to lockdown while comfort wear surges in popularity
Casual and sports-inspired apparel continues to see popularity
Landmark Group continues to lead sales, as companies increasingly focus on developing an omnichannel experience
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Men's formalwear to recover as consumers return to office work
Online marketing campaigns to continue post-COVID-19
Thobes expected to continue benefitting from being national clothing of country
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men's Nightwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Nightwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men's Outerwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Outerwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men's Swimwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Swimwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men's Underwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Underwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
School closures and other COVID-19 restrictions negatively impact sales of childrenswear
Landmark Group continues to lead in childrenswear
Rise of e-commerce as parents seek a safe way to shop and online discounts
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Companies set to focus on online marketing and creating 'Insta-worthy' trends
Revival of childrenswear sales set to depend upon children's return to nursery, day-care, schools, and sports activities
Loyalty programmes and discounts expected to be important as consumers continue to experience price-sensitivity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Suspension of exercise and sports events negatively impacts sales of sportswear
Sports-inspired apparel sees some demand from consumers seeking comfortable clothing to wear around the house
Price-sensitive consumers seek special discounts and increasingly turn online
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sportswear to see increased popularity as gyms reopen and events commence
Sportswear to be influenced by comfort, health, and celebrity trends
Major brands set to maintain strong category hold, though Under Armour will increasingly gain share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2015-2020 Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Premium and super premium jeans worse hit as consumers suffer financial hardship
Jeans popular across wide range of consumer groups due to casually attractive look
Landmark Group continues to lead with Max and Splash; Kontoor Brands completes separation from VF Corp
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Aspirational consumers unlikely to afford premium or super premium jeans
Delayed shopping malls to open despite growing share of e-commerce
Jeans manufacturers to continue expanding portfolio to include other in-demand apparel categories
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 70 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 71 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 72 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 73 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 74 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 75 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 76 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 77 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2016-2020 Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2017-2020 Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025 Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025 Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Category supported by sports-inspired fashion, but suffers under limited social outings and work-from-home policies
Non-sheer hosiery represents majority of sales
Landmark Group remains the leading player in hosiery
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hosiery to see more demand as social occasions and activities resume
Price-wars expected as retailers strive to appeal to consumers in economically difficult times
Casual and sport-inspired fashions to boost hosiery recovery and health and wellness boosts interest in active lifestyles
CATEGORY DATA
Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2016-2020 Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2017-2020 Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Cloth facemasks see dynamically increased demand due to regulations requiring consumers to wear in public
Lockdowns and diminished purchasing power have a negative impact on category sales
Apparel accessories continues to be dominated by major retail groups
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Social media and online marketing to boost demand for on-trend accessories
Sales of cloth facemasks to see rapid decline when no longer needed in public
Modest fashion trends for women set to boost sales of scarves
CATEGORY DATA
Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2016-2020 Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2017-2020 Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Reduced demand for footwear as lockdown and diminished purchasing power decrease sales
Sales of footwear following comfort trend as consumers spend more time at home and seek active lifestyles
Affordable brands lead footwear in the UAE
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Occasion-based footwear to start recovery in line with relaxation of social restrictions and consumers returning to the office
Sports footwear and casual, sports-inspired styles to see growing demand as consumers increasingly seek healthier, more active lifestyles
Price-sensitivity leads consumers to demand quality at competitive prices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2015-2020 Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2015-2020 Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2015-2020 Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020 Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2016-2020 Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2017-2020 Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2015-2020 Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2020-2025 Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2020-2025 Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025 Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025