The size of the global apparel and footwear market in 2019 was *** trillion U.S. dollars, and this was forecast to reach *** trillion U.S. dollars by 2030. Apparel market in Asia to grow Further forecasts suggest that the global apparel market could alone be valued at around **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2020, with the largest demand share set to come from the Asia Pacific region. As of 2018, the United States generated the highest revenue from the apparel market, followed by China, India, and Japan – highlighting the emerging markets in Asia. Sportswear brands pushing apparel market The sportswear market is one of the key apparel markets worldwide: it was valued at *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and was predicted to increase by around ** percent by 2025. Sportswear is made from materials that improve agility and offer comfort, specifically designed to aid performance during physical activities. Nike was the leading sportswear company worldwide in 2019, with sales generating more than ** billion U.S. dollars.

The number of users in the 'Apparel' segment of the fashion e-commerce market in India was modeled to stand at ************* users in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the number of users has risen by ************* users since 2017. Between 2024 and 2029, the number of users will rise by ************* users, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Apparel.

V-Mart had the highest number of stores in the regional fashion retail market across India in fiscal year 2017. In the country's fashion market, organized regional players had a more established stronghold than organized national ones. The understanding of local flavor and high levels of customer retention based on customized transactions were catalysts for the former.

India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Clothing, Bedding and Footwear: Dhoti: Synthetic data was reported at 153.290 2001=100 in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 153.290 2001=100 for Sep 2018. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Clothing, Bedding and Footwear: Dhoti: Synthetic data is updated monthly, averaging 133.345 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 153.350 2001=100 in Nov 2017 and a record low of 100.070 2001=100 in Apr 2006. India Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001p: Clothing, Bedding and Footwear: Dhoti: Synthetic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau Government of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IG011: Retail Price Index: Industrial Workers: 2001=100: Clothing, Bedding and Footwear.

 As one of the largest footwear-producing markets in the world, this consumer segment in India thrived on a large share volume of what is called casual footwear at over ** percent as of 2017. While the sectors were primarily categorized into men’s, women’s, and kids’ footwear, the retailers were dominated by the unorganized players.   Indian footwear marketWith a market share of about ** percent, apparel and footwear came second after food and grocery in the retail industry in India. The footwear market in the country was valued at nearly 17 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, fourth worldwide. A majority of these were consumed domestically, and the remaining were exported to the United States and countries in the European Union.   Indian footwear retailersOver the years, footwear has evolved from a basic need to an indicator of fashion and style. In this context, it is a vital part of the fashion industry along with apparel, accessories, and jewelry. One of the earliest retailers of footwear in India was Bata, often synonymous with casual footwear, reflecting the popularity of this originally Czech brand. Metro and Liberty were among domestic retailers that offered the most, if not the entire range of footwear. With the expansion of the sports segment, billion-dollar foreign players, including Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, entered the Indian market in the late 1990s. In recent years, the rise of e-commerce has increased the purchase of footwear online.

India Imports: Volume: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sale data was reported at 6.840 kg th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.270 kg th for 2017. India Imports: Volume: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sale data is updated yearly, averaging 4.300 kg th from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.990 kg th in 2014 and a record low of 0.030 kg th in 1997. India Imports: Volume: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sale data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Textile Sector – Table IN.RSH084: Textile Imports: Harmonized System: HS63: Other Made Up Textile Articles. Sets. Worn Clothing and Worn Textile Articles. Rags: Volume.

This ranking depicts the leading 10 apparel retailers worldwide in 2017, based on their profit margin. In that year, Vince was ranked as the leading apparel retailer worldwide based on profit margin, with a profit margin of about **** percent. Leading apparel retailers worldwide – additional information The apparel markets in China, the EU and the United States are the biggest regional markets in the world. In 2017, the market value of these three regions together added up to *** billion U.S. dollars. China was the top ranked global textile exporter in the world, valued at approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2017. China held over ** percent of the market share, while the EU accounts for about a quarter of the market share, followed by India with over **** percent.In terms of leading clothing companies, Nike, Gap, VF Corporation – responsible for brands such as The North Face, Vans and The Timberland Company – and Polo Ralph Lauren are some of the top names in the textile industry. Based on sales,TJX Companies had the highest total sales figure in the industry, followed by Nike. In regards to average profit margin, the Canadian company Gildan ranked second highest, with a ***** percent profit margin.The global sports apparel, which is the main focus of many of these major players, is one of the most competitive and lucrative markets within the apparel industry. By 2024, the global sports apparel market alone was projected to generate approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars.

India Textile: Imports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sa data was reported at 0.140 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.120 USD mn for 2017. India Textile: Imports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sa data is updated yearly, averaging 0.030 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.160 USD mn in 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2007. India Textile: Imports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics And Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, For Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth And Like in Packings For Retail Sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Textile Sector – Table IN.RSH083: Textile Imports: Harmonized System: H563: Other Made Up Textile Articles. Sets. Worn Clothing and Worn Textile Articles. Rags: USD.

India Textile: Exports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics and Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, for Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth and Like in Packings for Retail Sa data was reported at 0.350 USD mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.460 USD mn for 2017. India Textile: Exports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics and Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, for Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth and Like in Packings for Retail Sa data is updated yearly, averaging 0.560 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.020 USD mn in 2016 and a record low of 0.160 USD mn in 1998. India Textile: Exports: USD: HS: 63080000: Sets Consisting of Woven Fabrics and Yarn, Whether or Not With Accessories, for Making Rugs, Tapestries, Embroidered Table Cloth and Like in Packings for Retail Sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Textile Sector – Table IN.RSH041: Textile Exports: Harmonized System: HS63: Other Made Up Textile Articles. Sets. Worn Clothing and Worn Textile Articles. Rags: USD.

This statistic represents the share of individuals across India purchasing shoes from multi brand stores as of July 2017, by age. During the survey period, approximately **** percent of the ***** year olds across the country agreed to purchasing shoes from multi brand stores, while approximately **** percent of the ***** year olds across the country agreed to purchasing shoes from multi brand stores during the same time period.

In 2024, global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated ************ U.S. dollars. Projections indicate a ** percent growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to come close to ************** dollars by 2028. World players Among the key players on the world stage, the American marketplace giant Amazon holds the title of the largest e-commerce player globally, with a gross merchandise value of nearly *********** U.S. dollars in 2024. Amazon was also the most valuable retail brand globally, followed by mostly American competitors such as Walmart and the Home Depot. Leading e-tailing regions E-commerce is a dormant channel globally, but nowhere has it been as successful as in Asia. In 2024, the e-commerce revenue in that continent alone was measured at nearly ************ U.S. dollars, outperforming the Americas and Europe. That year, the up-and-coming e-commerce markets also centered around Asia. The Philippines and India stood out as the swiftest-growing e-commerce markets based on online sales, anticipating a growth rate surpassing ** percent.

Owing to the increasing internet user base and favorable market conditions, India has a lot of potential in the e-commerce industry. Growing at an exponential rate, the market value of the e-commerce industry in India was 125 billion U.S dollars in 2024. This number was estimated to reach 550 billion U.S. dollars by 2035. E-commerce platforms The competition in the e-commerce business in India is fierce. The market is filled with many local and foreign companies trying to hold the maximum market share. Flipkart and Amazon were the leading ecommerce retailers in the country. Moreover, electronics and apparel are the most popular shopping categories among Indian consumers. Growing trend of e-commerce Increasing growth in the e-commerce industry is attributed to several reasons. Digitizing the economy and the provision of affordable internet are a few of many reasons that boosted the growth of digital sales in India. In 2024, the e-commerce sales across India were estimated to increase by over 19 percent. Consequently, the revenue-generating potential has also increased. The average retail e-commerce revenue collected per user was more than 85 U.S dollars.

In the year ended May 31, 2025, Nike's North American revenue amounted to about 19.6 billion U.S. dollars. In the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), the company generated some 12.3 billion U.S. dollars' worth of sales that year. Nike Nike, Inc. is a sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States that was founded in January 1964. The company's headquarters are located near Beaverton, Oregon. Nike is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and is also a major manufacturer of sports equipment. Sports sponsorships Given Nike's success, size, and popularity, it comes to no surprise that the company is actively involved in the world of sports sponsorships. In fact, Nike has become one of the most reputable athletic sponsors in the world over the years. Nike looks for and uses sponsorship agreements with celebrity athletes, professional sports teams, and college athletic programs for the promotion of their products, technology, and design.