This statistic shows the sales share of the Inditex Group worldwide in 2024, broken down by region. In that year, about one-fifth of the Inditex Group's sales were generated in the Americas. Europe was by far the company's biggest market.

Inditex Group, one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers, generated around 38.6 billion euros in net sales in 2024, with the majority of this coming from their stores in Europe, where the company's revenues totaled almost 27 billion euros.

This statistic presents the ten European countries where the Inditex group operated the most number of stores in the financial year 2024. That year, the clothing company had 3,700 stores in the continent. 1,087 of these were located in Spain.

Inditex Group, one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers, generated around **** billion euros in sales in 2024. The group's sales have increased consistently over the time period recorded with the exception of the years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The fiscal year end of the company is January 31, 2025. Leading Inditex Brands Inditex Group operated seven different brands in 2024: Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, and Zara Home. The largest of these brands is Zara, which captured a share of over ** percent of the overall group sales. Bershka was the second largest Inditex brand, contributing about ***** percent of total group sales. Zara Zara is a fast fashion retailer which operates over ***** retail locations worldwide; with approximately ***** stores located in Europe. Though most commonly known for selling stylish and modern women’s clothing for reasonable prices, Zara also carries a wide range of menswear and children’s clothing. Between 2016 and 2022, Zara’s global brand value increased from about ** billion U.S. dollars to ** billion U.S. dollars, although it peaked in 2019 at **** billion dollars.

This statistic shows the sales share of the Inditex Group worldwide in 2024, by format. In that year, Zara captured a sales share of nearly 72 percent of total Inditex Group's sales. Inditex is one of the world's largest fashion retailers. It is headquartered in Arteixo, in the north of Spain. Inditex’s global reach Industria de Diseño Textil, better known as Inditex, is one of the largest clothing companies in the world. Inditex has a platitude of fashion and home decor under its umbrella, such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Zara Home just to name a few. In 2024, Inditex generated around 38.6 billion euros in global sales, the highest it’s been for nearly two decades. The retailer’s most profitable region is Europe, where nearly two-thirds of its revenue was generated the same year. Inditex’s powerhouse Zara It comes as no surprise that Zara’s sales share is the highest out of all Inditex brands, considering the fact a third of Inditex establishments are under the Zara brand. Along with Europe, Zara is also fairly popular in the United States, with nearly 60 percent of U.S. consumers recognize the brand name and logo.

In 2023, the total sales value of Pull & Bear in Spain amounted to over **** billion euros, which represents an increase of approximately *** million euros compared to the previous year. Inditex, the parent clothing company that encompasses widely known brands such as Zara or Massimo Dutti, also targets a younger and more casual market through its Galicia-based clothing and accessories brand Pull & Bear. Spain was the country with by far the most Inditex stores.

Inditex one of the biggest apparel companies worldwide

Inditex ranked as the world’s second largest apparel and accessories retailer with nearly ** billion U.S. dollars in 2021, following the American department store TJX Companies. Besides its sales revenues, the Spanish group saw a general increase in its number of stores worldwide, although the number has fallen since 2020, standing at roughly ***** in 2022.

Inditex and Zara

Out of the approximately *** thousand Inditex stores globally, almost a third were Zara shops, ranking it as the leading Spanish clothing company. Therefore, it is no surprise that over the majority of Inditex sales were generated through the Zara brand in 2022.

This statistic shows Inditex Group's number of stores in Asia and Africa as of January 31, 2025, by country. The number of Inditex stores in mainland China amounted to 134. Inditex is one of the world's largest fashion retailers. It is headquartered in Arteixo, Spain. The Group has seven store formats: Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, and Zara Home.

The European e-commerce apparel market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing internet and smartphone penetration, a preference for online shopping convenience, and the rising popularity of fast fashion. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.05% from 2019 to 2024 suggests a consistently expanding market, projected to continue its upward trajectory through 2033. Key segments driving this growth include formal wear, casual wear, and sportswear, particularly within the men's and women's end-user categories. Third-party retailers constitute a significant portion of the market, although company-owned websites are rapidly gaining traction, showcasing the importance of direct-to-consumer strategies. Major players like Inditex, PVH Corp, and Fast Retailing are key competitors, continuously innovating to meet evolving consumer demands and maintain market share. The market faces certain restraints, including concerns around delivery times, returns, and the need to maintain consumer trust in online security. However, advancements in technology, including improved logistics and virtual fitting rooms, are mitigating these challenges. The geographical distribution of the market reveals significant variations across European nations. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain are expected to remain leading markets, driven by strong consumer spending and established e-commerce infrastructure. While specific market sizes for each country are not provided, we can infer that these major economies would collectively comprise a substantial portion of the overall market. Emerging markets within the "Rest of Europe" segment also offer considerable growth potential, especially as e-commerce adoption increases in less-penetrated regions. This indicates that diverse marketing strategies tailored to each region will be vital for success within this dynamic market. Continued growth is expected, contingent on overcoming the challenges mentioned and adapting to changing consumer trends and preferences. Recent developments include: February 2023: Marks & Spencers announced the launch of the sports edit platform on its website. The launch included over 200 sportswear and apparel products across women's activewear and apparel from third-party brands, including Beyond Yoga, FP Movement, Girlfriend Collective, and YMO., April 2022: Associated British Foods plc's retail brand Primark announced the launch of its brand new website, which allows customers to browse their favorite styles. The company claims that the service does not allow shoppers to buy clothes online; it only provides the ability to check the availability of products in its 191 stores across the country., March 2021: M&S announced the online launch of its 'Brands at M&S' during spring. The company claims that these new brands will be in addition to the curated offers that are already available on its website.. Key drivers for this market are: Online Retailers Offering Seamless Shopping Experience, Growing Consumer Inclination Towards Latest Sustainable Fashion. Potential restraints include: Online Retailers Offering Seamless Shopping Experience, Growing Consumer Inclination Towards Latest Sustainable Fashion. Notable trends are: Online Retailers Offering Seamless Shopping Experience.

Zara, Spain’s flagship fashion retailer and part of the larger clothing company Inditex, is a well-known brand globally. The success of this globally-present store can be reflected in the number of social media users that follow its various accounts. In the financial year 2022, Zara had more than 59 million followers on Instagram, as well as approximately 1.5 million on Twitter and 1.6 million on WeChat, widely used among Chinese users.

Inditex and its brands

Zara had roughly 1,900 shops worldwide, ranking it as the most common establishment of the Spanish clothing company Inditex. The brands Bershka and Stradivarius followed in second and third place respectively, each with over 800 stores worldwide, meaning Zara had more stores than the other two brands combined.

Spain: benchmark for world’s fast fashion

Inditex ranked as the world’s second largest apparel and accessories retailer in 2021, with over 32.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of retail sales. Unlike its sales revenues, the Spanish group saw a steady decrease in its number of stores worldwide, which in 2019 stood at nearly 7.5 thousand, but had fallen to approximately 5.8 thousand in 2022. Spain was the country that enjoyed the highest number of Inditex stores that year.

The clothing brand Zara accounted for ** percent of the total sales of Inditex in Mexico in 2019, according to Trendex North America. The young fashion stores Bershka and Pull & Bear represented another ** percent of the Spanish company's sales in the North American country.

The global women's clothing and apparel market is a dynamic and substantial sector, exhibiting robust growth driven by several key factors. The market's size in 2025 is estimated at $750 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5% over the forecast period (2025-2033). This growth is fueled by several converging trends: the rising disposable incomes of women globally, particularly in emerging economies; a growing preference for online shopping, offering convenience and a wider selection; and the increasing influence of social media and fashion influencers on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, the market is segmented by application (online vs. offline sales) and product type (conventional, luxury, and others), with the online sales channel experiencing particularly rapid expansion. Leading brands like Inditex, Fast Retailing, and H&M dominate the conventional apparel segment, while LVMH and Capri Holdings lead the luxury market. However, the market faces challenges, including fluctuating raw material prices, increasing competition, and the need for sustainable and ethical sourcing practices. The geographical distribution of the market shows a concentration in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. North America and Europe represent mature markets with established players and high per capita consumption. However, Asia-Pacific is experiencing the most rapid growth, driven by increasing urbanization, rising middle class, and evolving fashion preferences. The market is further segmented by country, with significant presence in the United States, China, India, and other major economies. Future growth will be shaped by consumer preferences shifting towards sustainable fashion, personalized experiences, and the integration of technology in the shopping journey. Brands that effectively adapt to these trends and prioritize innovation and customer experience will be best positioned for success in this competitive and evolving landscape.

In 2022, China was the top ranked global clothing exporter with a share of approximately 31.7 percent, followed by the European Union, Bangladesh, and Viet Nam. In that year, China and the European Union were also the leading textile exporters in the world.

Apparel and clothing market in Europe

Europe has one of the most lucrative apparel and clothing markets in the world. In 2020, specialized clothing stores in the European Union generated more than 139 billion euros in turnover from retail sales, continuing the downturn experienced in 2019. Between 2011 and 2020, the number of clothing and footwear retail stores in the European Union has decreased, despite steady increase in turnover from retail sales during this time period. This could be attributable to the key role e-commerce came to play in the apparel market in Europe and beyond. In 2019, there were some 262 thousand stores specializing in clothing and around 53 thousand footwear and leather goods stores in the EU.

Leading clothing retailers in Europe

Europe is home to some of the world’s most famous clothing retailers and brands. The Spanish apparel company Inditex was the leading fashion retailer in Europe, with a turnover of 17.5 billion euros in 2021. Inditex is the mother company of iconic brands such as Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and more. The Swedish H&M (Hennes and Mauritz) followed in second place, with a turnover of around 13.2 billion euros. The German fashion retailer Zalando came in third place, with roughly 10.4 billion euros in annual turnover in 2021. A brand value comparison between H&M and Zara shows that the Swedish retailer’s brand value was higher than Zara’s.

Parent company to brands like Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka, and Stradivarius among others, Inditex Group is one of Europe's leading clothing retailers. Like many other clothing retailers, Inditex outsources a large quantity of its production to suppliers in countries like China, Turkey, and Bangladesh. As of 2024, Asia had the highest number of suppliers that manufactured clothing and garments for Inditex. The group also had suppliers and factories in within and outside the European Union. Revenue of the Inditex Group Spanish clothing company Inditex Group generated around ** billion euros in sales in 2024. The fashion retailer group has been riding on a trend of rising sales and saw its revenue in 2022 surpassing that of 2019. As of 2024, the company operated a total of ***** stores worldwide. In 2023, Inditex Group ranked second in the leading European apparel and accessories retailers in terms of global sales, behind only French luxury goods company LVMH, which owns around ** brands worldwide including fashion house Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Sephora. Zara Zara is the most well-known and profitable brand within the Inditex Group. In 2024, Zara accounted for nearly ************** of the retail group’s total sales worldwide. The fast-fashion store, which was opened in Spain in 1975, operated a total of ***** retail locations worldwide as of 2024.

This statistic offers the number of stores of the group Inditex from 2016 to 2024, broken down by different geographical areas of the world. It includes stores managed by the company as well as franchises. During all years of this study, Europe was the area with more commercial presence, despite a *************** in store numbers over the recent years.

Zara is the Spanish clothing retailer Inditex Group’s flagship brand. Of the numerous fashion companies that belong to Inditex, Zara has the highest store numbers on a global scale. As of January 2025, Spain, France and Italy were the European countries with the highest number of Zara stores as shown in this statistic. Zara outside Europe Besides Europe, Zara has a solid presence in the Middle East and Africa as well. The number of Zara stores in countries like Saudi Arabia, and Qatar rose consistently over the displayed time frame. In addition to Zara, Inditex Group’s other brands continue adding to their store locations in the EMEA region. Inditex’s first and best Zara is by far Inditex’s most successful brand. In the financial year 2024, Zara and Zara Home accounted for over ** percent of the group's sales share worldwide. Bershka came in second place, yet contributed about ***** percent of Zara’s sales share.

The Spanish retailer Inditex had *** stores in Portugal as of January 31, 2025. The group was mostly represented in the country through its brand Zara, at ** stores, followed by Pull & Bear, with ** stores.

Zara, Spain’s flagship fashion retailer and part of the larger clothing company Inditex, has been very well known in the world for many years now. In 2003, the successful retailer founded Zara Home, a brand specializing in home textiles and houseware. Zara Home experienced a significant increase in its annual sales value over the last years, reaching figures of approximately 630 million euros in 2023.

Spain: benchmark for world’s fast fashion

Inditex ranked as the world’s second largest apparel and accessories retailer with a revenue of nearly 32.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, just behind the American department store TJX Companies. Despite its increasing sales revenues, the Spanish group saw a sharp decline in its number of stores worldwide over the past three years, ultimately standing at roughly 5.8 thousand stores. In terms of geographical distribution, Spain was the country that was home to most Inditex stores, with an approximate number of 1.2 thousand.

Inditex and its brands

Out of the approximately 5.8 thousand Inditex stores globally, 1.8 thousand were Zara shops, making it the most common establishment of the Spanish clothing company. It will then come as no surprise that almost 73 percent of the total sales of Inditex were generated through the Zara brand in 2022. In Spain, the number of Zara stores was only overtaken by Mango, also one of the most important Spanish fashion retailers worldwide.

The Spanish fashion retailer Inditex held more than ** percent of the leading clothing market in Spain in 2015. The second position on the list was occupied by Primark with a market share of **** percent. H&M and Mango came in third and fourth taking up **** percent and *** percent of the market respectively. The leading clothing retailers Inditex, H&M and Primark increased significantly their market share in the Mediterranean country in recent years, holding **** percent over the total fashion sales in Spain in 2017.

Spain: benchmark for world’s fast fashion

Inditex ranked as the world’s second largest apparel and accessories retailer. Spain was the country that enjoyed most of Inditex stores in 2017, with an approximate number of *** thousand. The group had around *** thousand stores worldwide that year.

Inditex and its brands

Out of the approximately *** thousand Inditex stores globally, over two thousand were Zara shops. Other brands from Inditex were Bershka (***** stores), Stradivarius (over ************) and Pull & Bear (around *** stores).

This statistic shows the number of Zara stores in the Middle East and Africa as of January 31, 2025, by country. At this time, Inditex had 19 Zara stores in operation throughout the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia was the country in the region with the most Zara stores at 52.

Based on the revenue figures from the company's financial year 2018, Spain-based retailer Zara (Inditex) ranked as the leading fast-fashion company in Europe. In that year, Zara generated around ** billion British pounds, surpassing the annual revenues of British retailers Marks & Spencer and Primark combined. Fast fashion’s product suppliers The fashion industry’s big names such as Zara and H&M are known for driving overproduction of apparel, which is predominantly outsourced through supplier factories in developing countries. H&M’s two main suppliers are located in China and Bangladesh, for instance. While the former also happens to be where most of the Inditex Group’s products are manufactured, the Spanish fashion retailer also has suppliers around European countries, such as Portugal and Spain. Europe’s textile waste problem Fast fashion companies often receive criticism for a string of reasons, the main ones revolving around environmental and ethical issues. Besides concerns around materials used in the production of clothes, unsold apparel that may end up sitting in companies’ inventories and clothing products that actually reach consumers but end up getting discarded create immediate problems. Recent studies looking into discarded textile items demonstrated that in Europe total textile waste produced per person was as high as nearly ** kilograms, most of which went to landfills to complicate the matter even further.