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Socks - Worldwide

Worldwide

In 2024, the revenue in the Socks market worldwide amounts to US$14.66bn.
This market is projected to grow annually by 2.64%, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2029.
When comparing the global market, it is noteworthy that in China generates the highest revenue with US$3,136m in 2024.
In terms of per person revenues, the Socks market generates US$1.89 in 2024, taking into account the total population figures.
Looking ahead, by 2029, the volume in the Socks market is expected to reach 8.0bn pieces.
Additionally, there is an anticipated volume growth of 1.1% in 2025.
Furthermore, the average volume per person in the Socks market is projected to be 1.0pieces in 2024.
Despite the rise of athleisure wear, traditional sock designs still dominate the market in the United Kingdom.

Key regions: Singapore, Europe, Malaysia, United States, Australia

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Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the consumer spending on clothing which comprises women, men, and children segments that are produced for private end customers for both offline retail (department stores, traditional specialist shops) and online retail (e-commerce, ordering by catalog).

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a combined Top-Down and Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform, national statistics, industry research, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, historical developments, current trends, reported performance indicators from the key market players, and Statista interviews with market experts. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as GDP, consumer spending, consumer price index and population. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing illustrates suited forecasting for the Apparel market with projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional Notes :

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level.