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Hosiery Market Set for Steady Growth through 2022, Led by Asia Pacific, Fact.MR Report

30 Nov -0001

  • The global hosiery market is set for steady growth through 2022.
  • Socks lead by product on revenue, worth over US$ 5 Bn by 2022, with stockings second.
  • Body stockings grow fastest, followed by compression stockings.
  • Women are the core buyers by revenue, while men grow fastest.
  • Economy pricing leads, at over US$ 9.2 Bn by 2022, with super-premium growing fastest.
  • Asia Pacific excluding Japan is the largest region for socks, stockings and women's demand.
  • Rising leg disorders and healthcare use are a principal growth driver.
  • Sports and fitness demand for compression products adds momentum.

Rockville, Md. The global hosiery market is set for steady growth through 2022, according to Fact.MR, as health and sports uses build on its everyday role. Rising prevalence of leg disorders and injuries is lifting demand in healthcare, while athletes and fitness enthusiasts increasingly favour compression products over cotton socks to guard against blood clots, moisture and blisters.

Socks lead the market by revenue, women are the core buyers, and economy-priced products dominate. Asia Pacific excluding Japan is the largest region, anchored by strong socks and stockings demand.

Products, Buyers and Price Tiers

Socks generate the highest revenue and are set to pass US$ 5 Bn by 2022, with stockings second, while body stockings post the fastest growth ahead of compression stockings. By demographic, women account for the most revenue but men grow quickest. On price, economy products lead and reach over US$ 9.2 Bn by 2022, mid-range ranks second, and super-premium grows fastest as buyers trade up.

Asia Pacific excluding Japan is the largest region, where socks and stockings see strong demand and the women's segment drives much of the revenue growth.

Health and Sport Drive Demand

The market's momentum comes from function as much as fashion. Compression hosiery has become standard for many athletes and patients managing circulation, and rising awareness of leg health keeps pulling demand into healthcare and fitness channels alongside everyday wear.

Competitive Landscape

The market spans healthcare-focused compression specialists and mainstream apparel and sportswear brands, with competition centred on product performance, comfort and price across the leading regions of Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

Reading the Market for Decisions

For manufacturers, growth favours socks, compression lines and premium products as incomes rise. Investors get a market with steady, dual health-and-fashion demand. Procurement and retail teams can plan around economy pricing carrying volume, women as the core customer, and Asia Pacific offering the largest opportunity through 2022.

About the Report

Fact.MR's study covers the global hosiery market for the 2017 to 2022 forecast period, with segmentation by product type, demographics, price range and region. It sizes each segment, maps the competitive field, and weighs the health, sport and consumer forces shaping demand. Further detail is available in the hosiery market report.

About Fact.MR

Fact.MR is a market research and consulting agency with deep expertise in emerging market intelligence. The firm is known for its syndicated research, custom research and consulting solutions, helping clients make decisions on demand, competition, investment, procurement and future growth.

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