Global Apparel Manufacturing - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
C1311-GLRevenue
$850.8bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
11m
Businesses
423k
Wages
$XXX.Xbn
Global Apparel Manufacturing industry analysis
Global apparel manufacturers have benefited from strengthening consumer spending in developed and rapidly growing emerging economies in recent years. However, sudden changes in how consumers shopped worldwide following the COVID-19 pandemic shifted its trajectory. Dips in global consumer spending and lockdowns dropped production at factories. Even as economies reopened, bottlenecks and supply chain woes punctured footwear production globally, while rising costs for everything from cotton to crude oil shot up production costs. Global economic uncertainty and inflation continue to strain performance into 2024. In all, industry-wide revenue has been declining at a CAGR of 3.3% to an estimated $850.8 billion over the past five years, including an expected climb of 1.6% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Inflation and global economic uncertainty replace pandemic challenges. Instability hurts global consumer sentiment, while supply chain snags and shortages increase what manufacturers pay for production.
- Clothing production tailors to women’s spending power. Women globally spend the most on clothing, leading manufacturers to produce substantially more women’s clothing styles than any other type.
- Disruptions challenge China’s position as the leading apparel manufacturer worldwide. While a trade war, stringent pandemic policies and geopolitical tensions have taken some production out of China, the country remains the top apparel exporter.
- Intense rivalry marks the landscape for apparel manufacturers worldwide. A diverse mix of small manufacturers and leading producers vie for sales in an increasingly connected marketplace.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $850.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Apparel manufacturers continue to navigate the toll of supply chain disruptions
- Rapid changes in how consumers shopped worldwide following the COVID-19 pandemic immediately affected apparel manufacturers. Depressed consumer sentiment slowed apparel sales as people spent more time at home than ever, where their wardrobes weren't a priority.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Global apparel production is expected to expand
- Apparel manufacturers globally will likely strengthen as they move past the COVID-19 pandemic, but the consequences of a potential recession or persistent high inflation could elongate their recovery.
Biggest companies in the Global Apparel Manufacturing
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bosideng International Holdings Limited | 3,546.8 | N/A | N/A | |
Heilan Group Co. Ltd. | 3,546.8 | N/A | N/A |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Women's apparel, Men's apparel and Children's apparel. Women's apparel is the largest segment of the Global Apparel Manufacturing.
Trends and Insights
Women are the top spenders on clothing globally
- Women's apparel is wide-encompassing, including everything from dresses, suits, shirts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, pajamas, undergarments, outerwear and activewear.
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Competitors
- Global Cigarette & Tobacco Manufacturing
- Global Household Cooking & Appliance Manufacturing
Complementors
- Global Handbag & Purse Manufacturing
- Global Footwear Manufacturing
International industries
- Men's & Boys' Apparel Manufacturing in the US
- Women’s, Girls’ and Infants’ Apparel Manufacturing in the US
- Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US
- Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US
- Men's & Boys' Apparel Manufacturing in Canada
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Global apparel manufacturers design, produce and distribute clothing and related accessories internationally. These manufacturers operate large-scale production facilities and often source raw materials from various countries to create various apparel items, including casual wear, formal wear, sportswear and specialized clothing.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing coats and winter clothesManufacturing suits for men and womenManufacturing leisure clothesManufacturing nightwearManufacturing children's and baby clothesManufacturing sportswearManufacturing work clothingCompanies
Bosideng International Holdings LimitedHeilan Group Co. Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
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OFFSHOREOUTSOURCEVERTICAL INTEGRATIONPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Inflation and global economic uncertainty replace pandemic challenges. Instability hurts global consumer sentiment, while supply chain snags and shortages increase what manuf...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Clothing production tailors to women’s spending power. Women globally spend the most on clothing, leading manufacturers to produce substantially more women’s clothing styles ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Disruptions challenge China’s position as the leading apparel manufacturer worldwide. While a trade war, stringent pandemic policies and geopolitical tensions have taken some...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Business Locations Charts
- Share of global output by region in 2024
- Share of population compared to output in each region in 2024
- Data tables
- Share of global output by region in 2024
- Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Global, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Intense rivalry marks the landscape for apparel manufacturers worldwide. A diverse mix of small manufacturers and leading producers vie for sales in an increasingly connected...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The scope of apparel production limits any company from controlling this industry. Thousands of clothing manufacturers exist to meet the enormous global demand for apparel.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Bosideng International Holdings Limited's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Heilan Group Co. Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Bosideng International Holdings Limited, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Heilan Group Co. Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Apparel producers are responsible for massive amounts of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Mounting concerns about climate change could lead to more stringent sustainabilit...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Low-cost labor in top apparel-producing countries keeps wages low. Large portions of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry’s labor force work in China and Bangladesh, off...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global in 2024?
The market size of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global is $850.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in 2024?
There are 423k businesses in the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global has been declining at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Global Apparel Manufacturing market in Global?
The biggest companies operating in the Global Apparel Manufacturing market in Global are Bosideng International Holdings Limited and Heilan Group Co. Ltd.
What does the Global Apparel Manufacturing in Global include?
Manufacturing coats and winter clothes and Manufacturing suits for men and women are part of the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Global Apparel Manufacturing in Global?
The company holding the most market share in Global is Bosideng International Holdings Limited.
How competitive is the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry in Global.
