The revenue in the apparel market in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2029 by in total 9.9 billion GBP (£) (+14.33 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the revenue is estimated to reach 78.96 billion GBP (£) and therefore a new peak in 2029. Find other key market indicators concerning the revenue growth and average price per unit (PPU). The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The Fashion eCommerce market in the UK is predicted to reach US$50,646.7m revenue by 2025. The top online retailers in the market are sainsburys.co.uk, shein.co.uk and asda.com.

Online women's clothing retailers revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.2% over the five years through 2024-25. The industry has mainly boomed thanks to the dramatic increase in photos and videos posted online, fast, affordable fashion and the introduction of credit and financing services like buy-now-pay-later platforms that have allowed consumers to manage household budgets better. Influencers, shopping hauls, and discount codes make buying clothes irresistible. Despite the positive momentum, fast fashion comes at a cost and growing awareness surrounding sustainability issues and ethical allegations, which weigh on growth. This has spurred a shift towards sustainable fashion, with shoppers increasingly opting for quality, second-hand items, or rental platforms like Hurr. Retailers, such as Boohoo, are also pledging to reduce emissions and waste by 2030. The luxury e-commerce boom is waning as interest rates remain high and shoppers return to physical stores. Retailers have also contended with tightening disposable incomes forcing consumers to rethink if they should hit 'add-to-cart' or return items entirely. As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has decreased from its peak, suggesting a reduction in inflationary pressures for 2024-25, consumers are likely to feel more confident about their spending, revenue is expected to hike 4.3% to £13.2 billion, while the average profit margin is set to reach 6.5%. The sustainability trend will continue to gain momentum. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of waste, choosing to upcycle and repair products instead of buying new ones, and these trends will accelerate. Gen Z will enter the workforce, becoming a significant source of spending power and bringing new values to the market. However, with increased scrutiny on environmental claims, brands must tread carefully to avoid greenwashing. Authentic storytelling, resale sections, and partnerships will be key in attracting the next generation of socially conscious consumers. Those that fail to adapt to consumer trends by emphasising sustainability and ethical sources risk not benefitting from a potentially lucrative market. Revenue in the Online Women's Clothing Retailing industry is slated to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.5% to £15 billion over the five years through 2029-30.

UK Fashion Ecommerce Market size is estimated to be valued US$ 44.01 billion in 2025 and is expected to a CAGR of 15.7%, reaching US$ 122.14 billion by 2032.

The UK sustainable fashion market size reached USD 261.04 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,757.42 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 23.60% during 2025-2033. The market is primarily driven by rising demand from consumers for ethical products, the higher uptake of zero-waste and circular fashion efforts, and rapid development in sustainable production technologies that emphasize the use of eco-friendly materials and recycling techniques to satisfy environmental standards.

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, fabric type, distribution channel and end user.

Millennials and Generation Z were forecast to be tied as the generations with the largest share of the sustainable apparel market in the United Kingdom in 2022. They each made up just over ********** of the market.More information on this topic can be found in the Statista report on the generational gap in sustainable consumption.

Over the five years through 2024-25, clothing and footwear wholesalers’ revenue is expected to decline at a compound annual rate of 2%. They’ve come up against enormous challenges recently, with the cost-of-living crisis leading consumers to cut their spending on clothes and footwear, pushing down revenue. Wholesalers have historically been the middlemen of fashion, forming an essential link between retailers and the companies that make clothes. However, retailers are increasingly building relationships with manufacturers to avoid paying commissions to wholesalers and to have more influence in the design and production process. That being said, shifts in consumer behaviour, like women no longer opting to buy footwear from specialist retailers, have opened up the market, allowing wholesalers to establish a foothold in specific product and market segments. The emergence of the fashion-conscious male market has also supported revenue. Revenue is slated to inch upwards by 0.9% in 2024-25 to £14.9 billion. The high street has seen a sustained decline in footfall over the past decade, which played a big part in the collapse of prominent retailers like Topshop and Debenhams, cutting demand for wholesalers. Weak disposable incomes and subdued confidence have also limited retail sales. Wholesalers have sought other ways to bolster their finances in the face of weakening demand. For example, the growing success of the direct-to-consumer model enables wholesalers to take their products directly to consumers and make a higher profit, though this does come with higher marketing and technology spending. Revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 3.3% over the five years through 2029-30 to £17.5 billion, propped up by improving economic conditions – specifically, inflation is set to subside, boosting consumer spending power. Ethical consumerism is pushing clothing wholesalers towards sustainable practices, with many UK consumers ready to change their buying habits based on brands' environmental impact. This shift could increase costs, leading wholesalers to explore vertical integration with manufacturers and invest more in technology like automation to boost efficiency. Trends such as anticipatory shipping and automated systems are set to become more prominent, allowing wholesalers to better manage supply and demand while addressing rising wage concerns. Wholesalers will be pressured to make their operations more sustainable, creating opportunities for localised production.

The volume in the apparel market in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2029 by in total *** billion pieces (+*** percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the volume is estimated to reach **** billion pieces and therefore a new peak in 2029. Find other key market indicators concerning the revenue and average price per unit (PPU).The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Market Size statistics on the Clothing Retailing industry in the UK

In the UK's plus size women's clothing stores industry, revenue is expected to decrease at a compound annual rate of 3.1% over the five years through 2024-25, to £738.4 million. This decline can be attributed to uncertain economic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in reduced sales of non-essential items. The increased risk of COVID-19 among the overweight led to consumers making a more concerted effort to manage their weight, lowering revenue. However, online retail sales have surged across all major sectors, with clothing retail seeing a notable shift towards online shopping even post-pandemic. This trend has persisted and poses ongoing challenges for high-street retailers. Plus-size clothing retailers, in particular, continue to find growth opportunities online, resulting in a 0.5% revenue hike in 2024-25. As consumers seek convenience, the industry will face rising competition from supermarkets and e-commerce. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 3% to reach £857.9 million. A push-up in overweight or obese individuals due to poor eating habits and reduced exercise will likely expand the market for plus-size clothing. The World Health Organisation expects obesity levels to continue rising over the next decade, indicating sustained demand. However, growing health consciousness sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about diabetes may curb this trend. These contrasting factors could influence future market dynamics. Innovation, value-added services, a focus on the luxury plus-size market and customisation of purchases will drive the industry's growth. Nonetheless, external competition from high-street brands and supermarkets will put downward pressure on profit.

Over the five years through 2024-25, revenue in the fast-fashion industry is expected to creep up at a compound annual rate of 1.5%, reaching £10.9 billion. This includes a 2.1% rise over 2024-25, where profit is anticipated to reach 5.6%. Fast fashion remains in high demand, having benefitted hugely from the growth of social media. Photos and videos constantly drive sales posted online, with people wanting to look their best and seek out the latest trendy clothes and accessories. Disposable income levels, fashion and styling trends and environmental awareness levels affect demand for fast fashion items. Yet, the fast-fashion industry faces mounting criticism for its environmental impact, as it ranks as the second-largest water consumer and emits around 10% of global carbon emissions. With 92 million tons of textile waste produced annually, green concerns are gaining prominence. In March 2024, a landmark investigation by the FCA targeted greenwashing in fast-fashion brands, urging them to avoid misleading claims about sustainability. Rampant inflation pushed up competition from upcycling and thrifting. Platforms like Vinted offer convenient avenues for selling unwanted clothes, fuelled by a desire to cut costs amid tight finances. The race among retailers, including newcomers like Shein and Temu, intensifies, prompting strategies like nearshoring to respond faster to consumer trends. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions drive sourcing closer to home, reducing lead times, but inflating costs in the short-term. Revenue is slated to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.6% over the five years through 2029-30 to £12.4 billion. The sustainability trend will continue to gain momentum, with UK shoppers becoming increasingly conscious of waste, choosing to upcycle and repair products instead of buying new ones. Fast fashion retailers that fail to adapt by emphasising their sustainability efforts and ethical sourcing risk losing out in a fast-growing market. Data-driven strategies are revolutionising retail operations and are more critical than ever in helping retailers improve the supply chain, increase personalised customer experiences and enhance business practices. Gen Z takes over, bringing new values and markets and social media will continue to drive purchases.

ZARA UK Fashion Dataset offers an extensive collection of fashion product data from ZARA's UK online store, providing a detailed overview of available items. This dataset is valuable for analyzing the European fashion retail market, particularly in the UK, and includes fields such as product titles, URLs, SKUs, MPNs, brands, prices, currency, images, breadcrumbs, country, availability, unique IDs, and timestamps for when the data was scraped.

Key Features:

• Product Details: Includes title, URL, SKU (Stock Keeping Unit), MPN (Manufacturer Part Number), and brand for each product, helping to uniquely identify and differentiate items.
• Pricing Information: Features the price of each product along with the currency used (GBP) to understand the pricing strategies of ZARA in the UK market.
• Visual Data: High-quality images of each product, essential for visual merchandising analysis and online consumer behavior studies.
• Categorical Information: Breadcrumbs data provide context on the product's placement within ZARA's website structure, helping to analyze navigation and product hierarchy.
• Geographical Focus: Specific to the UK market, making it relevant for studies on British fashion retail and consumer trends.
• Availability Status: Includes real-time availability data, which is crucial for understanding stock levels, popular products, and restocking practices.
• Unique Identifiers: Each product is tagged with a uniq_id, ensuring data integrity and making it easier to track and analyze over time.
• Data Collection Timestamp: The scraped_at field records the exact time and date when the data was collected, aiding in time-based analysis of inventory and pricing.

Potential Use Cases:

• Market Research: Analyze UK and European fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitive positioning within the fast fashion sector.
• E-commerce Analysis: Study ZARA's product placement, pricing, and availability to optimize online retail strategies.
• Stock Management: Use SKU and availability data to predict inventory needs and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Brand Analysis: Examine the impact of brand identity on consumer choices and product performance in the UK market.
• Academic Research: Ideal for research projects focused on fashion retail, marketing strategies, and consumer behavior in Europe.

Data Sources:

The data is meticulously collected from ZARA's official UK website and other reliable retail databases, reflecting the latest product offerings and market dynamics specific to the UK and European fashion markets.

• ZARA US Retail Products Dataset: Explore over 10,000 product records from ZARA's USA online store, including titles, prices, images, and availability.
  
  
• Fashion Products Dataset from GAP.com: Access detailed product information from GAP's online store, featuring over 4,500 fashion items with attributes like price, brand, color, reviews, and images.
  
  
• Myntra Fashion Products Dataset: A comprehensive dataset from Myntra.com, offering over 12,000 fashion products with detailed attributes for in-depth analysis.

The revenue change in the apparel market in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously decrease between 2025 and 2029 by in total *** percentage points. According to this forecast, in 2029, the revenue change will have decreased for the third consecutive year to **** percent. Find other key market indicators concerning the revenue and volume.The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The UK baby clothes market dropped to $80M in 2024, declining by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $239M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The UK value clothing market will grow by £3.2bn in the five years to 2021 – equating to 23.6% growth on 2016, with menswear driving the market and outperforming womenswear. As male interest in fashion and personal appearance builds and retailers are starting to respond to male consumers’ growing demands for more choice, style, and newness. Read More

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The UK clothing market will grow by £3.2bn in the five years to 2021-equating to 23.6% growth on 2016. However volume growth will not reach pre-recession levels until 2019. Retailers will need to overcome unpredictable weather by investing in more transpersonal items. Online growth is slowing so retailers will need to find a balance between instore and online channels to offer a seamless experience. The increase of male interest in personal appearance will demand more choice and newness from the menswear market and retailers can expect to see a boost to the school wear market because of the baby boom of 2010-2013. Read More

Over the last two observations, the revenue is forecast to significantly increase in all segments. As part of the positive trend, the revenue achieves the maximum value across all three different segments by the end of the comparison period. Notably, the segment Women's Apparel stands out with the highest value of 43.49 billion GBP (£). Find other insights concerning similar markets and segments, such as a comparison of sales volume change in Indonesia and a comparison of revenue in France. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.