The global children’s tights and leggings market size was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028. The rising popularity of tights and leggings in developed nations due to several benefits such as comfort, and warmth in winter are the major features accelerating the market growth. Moreover, the growing middle-class population coupled with rising disposable income and urbanization across the globe have accelerated market growth. Furthermore, increasing demand for children’s apparel from developing and developed economies is propelling market growth.
The increasing demand and preference for premium quality tights and leggings is anticipated to drive the market for children’s tights and leggings over the forecast period. Additionally, continuously changing fashion trends, growing consumer and service class will support the growth of the market for children’s tights and leggings. However, surging raw material prices across the globe is hindering the growth of the industry.
The rising penetration of the organized retail sector has augmented the availability of the apparel coupled with an increase in RTW (Ready to Wear) rather than RTS (Ready to Stitch) are factors propelling the growth of the market for children’s tights and leggings. Moreover, the positive demographic trends along with changing consumer preferences are expected to accelerate the market growth over the upcoming years. In addition to this, the rising affordability will enable the consumer to spend more on children’s apparel such as tights and leggings which in turn will further support the industry demand.
The COVID 19 pandemic had suspended the transportation services of the apparel sector for a short duration in many countries. Closure of the manufacturing sector, retail shops, and commercial activities, and several restrictions on the movement of the people have disrupted or stopped the supply chain of non-essential products by measures arising from COVID-19 restrictions. Moreover, logistics and external trade of the products is disturbed due to the pandemic affecting the entire value chain in several countries.
The offline channels dominated the market for children’s tights and leggings and accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 70% in 2020. The offline segment includes hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, retail stores, etc. Suppliers of products use the traditional retail channel for sales including word of mouth publicity, advertising, and marketing. Consumers are preferring offline channels for purchasing suits, dresses, trousers as well as tights and leggings, and other products, where they can physically verify product quality.
The online segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 5.3% from 2021 to 2028. Increasing internet and smartphone penetration across the globe is accelerating market growth. Moreover, an upsurge in product sales through various company-owned websites and e-commerce platforms is expected to propel the growth of the online distribution channel segment during the forecast period.
The leggings segment dominated the market for children’s tights and leggings and accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 59.0% in 2020. The segment is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. Changing fashion trends across the globe are accelerating market growth. Moreover, the rising expenditure power of individuals coupled with the changing social scenario of various countries has led to the emergence of consumption of leggings, thus accelerating market growth.
The tights segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 5.1% in the market for children’s tights and leggings from 2021 to 2028. The increasing consumption of children’s tights from developed economies owing to rising fashion trends and growing retail penetration are propelling the growth of this segment. Moreover, the rising popularity of children's tights across the globe is further expected to propel market growth over the forecast timeframe.
Europe dominated the children’s tights and leggings market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 40.0% in 2020 due to the rising demand and preference for premium quality tights and leggings. The rapid changes in the lifestyle coupled with the growing disposable income of consumers are boosting the industry's growth. Additionally, the positive demographic trends along with changing consumer preferences have anticipated to propel market growth over the forecast period.
In Asia Pacific, the market is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2028. Changing lifestyles, rising urbanization, and growing disposable income of consumers coupled with changing fashion trends are some major factors accelerating the industry growth. The increasing acceptance regarding convenience and ready-to-wear products is an important factor for the growth of the market.
The market is fragmented with the presence of various established market players and suppliers of children’s tights and leggings across the globe. Some of them are Hennes & Mauritz AB, Adidas AG, Zara SA, GAP Inc., and Marks & Spencer Group Plc. coupled with numerous domestic players as well. Various manufacturers and suppliers are focusing on the development of new product launches, logistic development, and strengthening distribution channels to enhance sales. The market is further driven by mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and innovative packaging design. Some of the prominent players in the global children’s tights & leggings market include:
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market size value in 2021 |
USD 2,112.5 million |
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Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 2,885.5 million |
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Growth Rate |
CAGR of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028 |
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Base year for estimation |
2020 |
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Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
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Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
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Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
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Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Product, distribution channel, and region |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Germany; U.K.; France; China; India; Japan; Brazil; South Africa |
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Key companies profiled |
Hennes & Mauritz AB; Adidas AG; Zara SA; GAP Inc.; Marks & Spencer Group Plc.; Puma SE; Nike Inc.; NEXT Plc.; Calvin Klein Inc.; Uniqlo Co. Ltd.; The Children's Place Inc. |
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Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Million Insights has segmented the global children’s tights and leggings market report on the basis of product, distribution channel, and region:
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