The global children’s clothing accessories and other clothes market size was valued at USD 25.63 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2021 to 2028. The market growth can be accredited to the growing demand for children’s clothing accessories from develop ingnations. The market for children’s clothing accessories is one of the supreme profitable segments in the apparel industry. In the past few years, parents have shown an upward inclination towards branded apparel over local brands and a desire to have various clothes for their kids at reasonable pricing. Furthermore, a rise in child population density index and an upsurge in disposable income are some of the crucial factors fueling the market growth. Growing innovation, product customization, and affordable pricing are propelling the market growth globally.
Correspondingly, ever-growing e-commerce platforms are also playing the main role in the growth of the children’s clothing accessories industry. In addition, the increasing influence of celebrities and social media on children and their parents has exhilarated the industry to advance with the changing trends. The fashion industry is making determined efforts to achieve the goal of presenting and imbibing the culture of unisex fashion, which will be suitable for kids. This is expected to generate revenue in this market during the forecast period.
The growing investment by market players to introduce the latest fashion trends and new sustainable products is further projected to boost the industry sales. However, sustainability issues such as extreme pollution, energy consumption, and wastage are leading to the implementation of stringent government regulations on this industry, which may hamper the growth of the market.
The apparel market witnessed a substantial decline owing to the closure of retailing sectors and factories triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the termination of public events affected the growth of this market. However, the online selling channel becamethe solitary support to the market growth.
The shawls and scarves segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 35.0% in 2020. This growth is credited to the increasing demand for these products in cooler regions. Though, unexpected changes in weather, coupled with depreciating environmental conditions, have augmented the sales of shawls and scarves across the world. All these factors are anticipated to drive the segment in the coming years.
The gloves segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028 owing to the increasing demand in developed economies, which can be attributed to the growing trend of gloves among children.
The offline segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 70.0% in 2020. The segment includes specialty stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, independent retail stores, etc. The framework of the organized retail sector is expected to enhance the demand for children’s clothing accessories in the coming years. In addition, the rapidly growing organized retail sector in developing economies, such as China, Brazil, and India, is anticipated to boost the product demand during the forecast period.
The online segment will register the fastest CAGR of 4.7% from 2021 to 2028. This can be attributed to the growing popularity and usage of e-commerce platforms. Major manufacturers are partnering with online retailers intending to reach out to new buyers. Moreover, an upsurge in sales of children’s clothing accessories and other clothes is mainly through company-owned websites and other e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon and Walmart, which, in turn,is projected to propel the growth of the online distribution channel segment during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific led the global market with a revenue share of over 35.0% in 2020. This growth is due to the rise in the child population, especially in emerging countries like China and India. Rising household incomes and robust economic growth are anticipated to escalate consumer spending on children’s clothing accessories. Furthermore, there has been significant demand for sustainable clothing in this region. This, in turn, will drive the regional market over the forecast period.
North America is expected to register the fastest growth rate of 5.3% from 2021 to 2028 owing to the growing demand for shawls and scarves. Furthermore, upward sales of sustainable and eco-friendly kid’s clothing accessories are majorly driving the regional market.
Key players are focusing on R&D and introducing the latest trending products such as sustainable, recyclable, and eco-friendly children’s clothing accessories to meet the increasing product demand and government regulations. Moreover, market players are investing in new manufacturing plants to upturn the production capacity and collaborating with regional, small-scale manufacturers to intensify the geographical reach and client base. Some prominent players in the global children’s clothing accessories and other clothes market include:
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2021 |
USD 26.50 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 35.17 billion |
Growth rate |
CAGR of 4.1% from 2021 to 2028 |
Base year for estimation |
2020 |
Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Type, distribution channel, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; Germany; U.K.; France; China; India; Japan;Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; South Africa |
Key companies profiled |
Zara SA; Hennes&Mauritz AB; Adidas AG; Nike Inc.; Puma SE; NEXT Plc.; Marks & Spencer Group Plc.; Uniqlo Co. Ltd.; The Children's Place Inc.; Vineyard Vines; Brackish Brand; Battistoni |
Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Million Insights has segmented the global children’s clothing accessories & other clothes market report on the basis of type, distribution channel, and region:
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