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Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

SE-G4771 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€4.6bn

2019-2024 5.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

29,472

2019-2024 1.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

3,941

2019-2024 0.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Sweden compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Sweden

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#12 In Europe
Business
#16 In Europe
Employees
#15 In Europe
Wages
#11 In Europe

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Clothing, footwear and leather goods retailing revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 8.4% over the five years through 2024 due to challenging economic conditions. Nevertheless, the industry has benefitted from the steep climb in the number of photos and videos posted online, Europeans wanting to look chic and fast affordable fashion. At the same time, the luxury market has been propelled by high inbound tourism and travellers taking advantage of duty-free shopping and differences in exchange rates making some goods cheaper abroad than at home.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
23,154.9
1,264.3
5.5

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden in 2024?

The market size of the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden is €4.6bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry in 2024?

There are 3,941 businesses in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden has been declining at a CAGR of 5.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing market in Sweden?

The biggest company operating in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing market in Sweden is H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB

What does the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden include?

Clothing and Footwear are part of the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden?

The company holding the most market share in Sweden is H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB.

How competitive is the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing industry in Sweden.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Clothing, footwear and leather goods retailers source items from wholesalers or manufacturers and sell them to consumers. Most companies sell goods from one or more retail locations and often operate an online store as well.

Related Terms

FAST FASHIONFREE TRADE AGREEMENTE-TAILERS

What's included in this industry?

Clothing FootwearLeather goodsDelivery receipts

Companies

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4771 - Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather articles in specialized stores in Sweden

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • 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, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Fierce online competition hits clothing sales. As fashion evolves, online retailers and clothing rental platforms are rapidly drawing customers away from traditional stores with their ability to cater to varied tastes and occasions.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Sweden
  • Total Exports into Sweden
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

The sheer volume of small retailers makes the industry competitive. Clothing, footwear and accessories retailers can differentiate themselves and benefit from sticking to specific markets or business models, like budget vs luxury or casual vs formal attire.

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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, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 1 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

The Digital Services Tax affects retailers with online operations. Large companies, especially multinational fashion retailers with broad online footprints, are liable to pay tax in proportion to their earnings in each market they operate in.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

High-street retailers’ profit comes under pressure. Heightened price competition, the rise of sustainable fashion and a shift toward second-hand and rented clothing are constraining retailers’ returns.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Sweden 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)

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