India’s apparel market was expected to grow at a rate of about 11 percent and reach a value of 85 billion U.S. dollars by 2021. The kids wear segment accounted for about 20 percent of the total apparel market in India in 2018. The segment was predicted to reach nearly 1.7 trillion Indian rupees by 2028.

Growth in the Indian apparel industry

The rise of urbanization, along with other aspects seemed to have transformed the apparel industry in India. Over the years, the market witnessed steady growth. Furthermore, the textile sector is one of the oldest in the country and employed around ten million people in 2019. With a wide range of choice between hand-spun and hand-woven textiles to sophisticated mill products, different parts of the country take pride in donning their regional and cultural outfits. This had, in recent years expanded to include fusing styles of clothing from the other parts of the world, giving the entire market an eclectic makeover.

Apparel exports from India

In 2018, apparel exports from India amounted to around 16.7 billion dollars. Offline sales dominated the export channel, with fabric being the leading exported product. The value of exports from the country has slightly dipped in the last two years. One reason for this could be competition from counties like China and Vietnam. Additionally, Bangladesh’s duty-free agreement with the European Union further challenges India’s apparel exports. Nevertheless, manufacturers in the country have shifted their focus to diversifying exports to Hong Kong, Japan and South Africa. It remains to be seen if this can make up for the dip in exports since 2018.

The luxury products for kids market is set for significant growth from 2025 to 2035, driven by rising parental spending, increasing brand consciousness, and premiumization trends. The market size is projected to expand from USD 44.1 billion in 2025 to USD 76.3 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.8% over the forecast period.

Metric	Value
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 44.1 billion
Industry Value (2035F)	USD 76.3 billion
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.8%

Per Capita Spending On Luxury Products For Kids Market

Country	United States
Population (millions)	345.4
Estimated Per Capita Spending (USD)	65.20
Estimated Total Market Size (USD millions)	22,506.08

Country	China
Population (millions)	1,419.3
Estimated Per Capita Spending (USD)	52.80
Estimated Total Market Size (USD millions)	74,917.44

Country	India
Population (millions)	1,450.9
Estimated Per Capita Spending (USD)	21.50
Estimated Total Market Size (USD millions)	31,195.35

Country	Germany
Population (millions)	84.1
Estimated Per Capita Spending (USD)	59.70
Estimated Total Market Size (USD millions)	5,021.77

Country	United Kingdom
Population (millions)	68.3
Estimated Per Capita Spending (USD)	57.40
Estimated Total Market Size (USD millions)	3,921.42

Country-Wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
United States	5.6%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
United Kingdom	4.9%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Germany	5.3%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
India	6.7%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
China	7.0%

Competition Outlook

Company Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SE	15-20%
Kering SA	12-16%
Hermès International S.A.	10-14%
Burberry Group plc	8-12%
Dolce & Gabbana S.r.l.	6-10%
Other Companies (combined)	30-40%

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The size and share of the market is categorized based on Type (Infants (0-3 Years Old), Small Children (4-6 Years Old), Middle Children (7-12 Years Old), Big Children (13-16 Years Old)) and Application (Online Sales, Offline Sales) and geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

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