Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Italy
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#3 In EuropeEmployees
#5 In EuropeWages
#6 In EuropeClothing, textiles and footwear wholesalers’ revenue is forecast to sink at a compound annual rate of 5.3% over the five years through 2024 to €255.2 billion, including an estimated drop of 2.9% in 2024. The average profit margin is expected to reach 7.6%. The shift to online retail, led by giants like Amazon and eBay, has shocked wholesalers' revenue, as these e-retailers source directly from manufacturers. Now forced to innovate, wholesalers are building stronger ties with manufacturers and adopting advanced supply chain practices to stay relevant. However, price reductions to prevent wholesale bypass have hit profit.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Puma SE | 10,069.0 | 737.9 | 7.3 | |
Burberry Group plc | 3,779.3 | 787.2 | 20.8 | |
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 91,444.0 | 24,908.5 | 27.2 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy in 2024?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy is €25.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry in 2024?
There are 17,367 businesses in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy has been declining at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling market in Italy?
The biggest companies operating in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling market in Italy are Puma SE, Burberry Group plc and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
What does the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy include?
Clothing and Footwear are part of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy?
The company holding the most market share in Italy is Puma SE.
How competitive is the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Italy.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Textiles Manufacturing in Italy
- Clothing Manufacturing in Italy
- Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Italy
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry wholesales clothing, textiles and footwear, including sports clothing and accessories like gloves and ties. It distributes these goods to retailers and other entities for resale.
Related Terms
WHOLESALE BYPASS E-COMMERCE VERTICALLY INTEGRATEDWhat's included in this industry?
ClothingFootwearTextilesFur products and other accessoriesCompanies
Puma SEBurberry Group plcLVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SEIndustry Code
4641 - Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear in Italy
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Womenswear, fuelled by consistent demand, leads revenue growth. Affordable fast fashion remains a stable and dominant force.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Italy
- Total Exports into Italy
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Competition is intense, lowering concentration. Numerous small businesses within the industry compete against each other and face pressure from external competitors like online retailers, leading to low market share concentration.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 5 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Businesses must comply with the EU GDPR for data handling. This includes having a detailed website statement about data protection and nominating a contactable data protection officer.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The wholesale industry faces intense competition and cost pressures. As digitalisation boosts competition and purchase and warehousing costs soar, wholesalers benefit from meeting rising demand for durable, sustainable fashion.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
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)
Methodology
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