Socks Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis

Coverage: Socks Market covers analysis By Product Type (High Ankle, Low Ankle); End User (Men, Women, Children); Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience stores, Online Retail, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

Publication Month : Mar 2024

  • Report Code : TIPRE00025949
  • Category : Consumer Goods
  • Status : Upcoming
  • No. of Pages : 150
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MARKET INTRODUCTION

Socks are a pair of knitted or woven covering worn to prevent rubbing of shoes on the bare feet. They are made using a variety of materials, such as cotton, wool, nylon, acrylic, polyester, olefins, spandex, silk, bamboo, linen, cashmere, and mohair, which are used based on different requirements and weather conditions.

MARKET DYNAMICS

The global socks market is expected to grow at progressive CAGR during the forecast period. The global socks market is driven by the increasing working population. Additionally, the acceptance of socks as a part of essential accessory with different attires is further expected to grow the market. Furthermore, growing need to maintain healthy foot especially in athletes, gym professional and diabetes patients to prevent the prevalence of foot disorders is expected to spur the market growth over the next few years. Moreover, the growing number of individuals opting for sports as their career option is catalyzing the demand for compression socks. However, the lack of awareness regarding the availability of different types of socks in emerging economies might hinder the market growth.

MARKET SCOPE

The "Global Socks Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the Consumer Goods industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the socks market with detailed market segmentation by product type, end user and distribution channel. The global socks market is expected to rise during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading socks market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

The global socks market is segmented on the basis of product type, end user and distribution channel. On the basis of material the market is segmented into high ankle, low ankle. Based on end user socks market is segmented into men, women and children. On the basis of distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global socks market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. The socks market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting the socks market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the socks market in these regions.

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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global socks market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. The socks market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting the socks market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the socks market in these regions.

MARKET PLAYERS

The report covers vital developments in the socks market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals, and others, such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions and partnerships and collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from the socks market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for socks in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the socks market.

The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the socks market. Besides, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last three years, the critical development in the past five years.

  •   Nike Inc
  •   Puma S.E.
  •   Adidas A.G
  •   Renfro Corporation
  •   Under Armour, Inc.
  •   Drymax Technologies Inc
  •   Skechers USA, Inc.
  •   Icebreaker
  •   Injinji, Inc.
  •   Wrightsock
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Report Coverage
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Socks Market - By Product Type
1.3.2 Socks Market - By End User
1.3.3 Socks Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.4 Socks Market - By Region
1.3.4.1 By Country

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. SOCKS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS

5. SOCKS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6. SOCKS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. SOCKS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. SOCKS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING

7. SOCKS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - PRODUCT TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. PRODUCT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. HIGH ANKLE
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. High Ankle Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. LOW ANKLE
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Low Ankle Market Forecast and Analysis
8. SOCKS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - END USER
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. END USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. MEN
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Men Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. WOMEN
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Women Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. CHILDREN
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Children Market Forecast and Analysis
9. SOCKS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
9.1. OVERVIEW
9.2. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
9.3. SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS
9.3.1. Overview
9.3.2. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Market Forecast and Analysis
9.4. CONVENIENCE STORES
9.4.1. Overview
9.4.2. Convenience stores Market Forecast and Analysis
9.5. ONLINE RETAIL
9.5.1. Overview
9.5.2. Online Retail Market Forecast and Analysis
9.6. OTHERS
9.6.1. Overview
9.6.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis

10. SOCKS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
10.1. NORTH AMERICA
10.1.1 North America Socks Market Overview
10.1.2 North America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.1.3 North America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.1.4 North America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10.1.5 North America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.1.6 North America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.1.6.1 United States Socks Market
10.1.6.1.1 United States Socks Market by Product Type
10.1.6.1.2 United States Socks Market by End User
10.1.6.1.3 United States Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.2 Canada Socks Market
10.1.6.2.1 Canada Socks Market by Product Type
10.1.6.2.2 Canada Socks Market by End User
10.1.6.2.3 Canada Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.3 Mexico Socks Market
10.1.6.3.1 Mexico Socks Market by Product Type
10.1.6.3.2 Mexico Socks Market by End User
10.1.6.3.3 Mexico Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2. EUROPE
10.2.1 Europe Socks Market Overview
10.2.2 Europe Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.2.3 Europe Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.2.4 Europe Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10.2.5 Europe Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.2.6 Europe Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.2.6.1 Germany Socks Market
10.2.6.1.1 Germany Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.1.2 Germany Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.1.3 Germany Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.2 France Socks Market
10.2.6.2.1 France Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.2.2 France Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.2.3 France Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.3 Italy Socks Market
10.2.6.3.1 Italy Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.3.2 Italy Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.3.3 Italy Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.4 United Kingdom Socks Market
10.2.6.4.1 United Kingdom Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.4.2 United Kingdom Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.4.3 United Kingdom Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.5 Russia Socks Market
10.2.6.5.1 Russia Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.5.2 Russia Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.5.3 Russia Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.6 Rest of Europe Socks Market
10.2.6.6.1 Rest of Europe Socks Market by Product Type
10.2.6.6.2 Rest of Europe Socks Market by End User
10.2.6.6.3 Rest of Europe Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
10.3.1 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Overview
10.3.2 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.3.3 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.3.4 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10.3.5 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.3.6 Asia-Pacific Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.3.6.1 Australia Socks Market
10.3.6.1.1 Australia Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.1.2 Australia Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.1.3 Australia Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.2 China Socks Market
10.3.6.2.1 China Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.2.2 China Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.2.3 China Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.3 India Socks Market
10.3.6.3.1 India Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.3.2 India Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.3.3 India Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.4 Japan Socks Market
10.3.6.4.1 Japan Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.4.2 Japan Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.4.3 Japan Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.5 South Korea Socks Market
10.3.6.5.1 South Korea Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.5.2 South Korea Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.5.3 South Korea Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Socks Market
10.3.6.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Socks Market by Product Type
10.3.6.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Socks Market by End User
10.3.6.6.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
10.4.1 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Overview
10.4.2 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.4.3 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.4.4 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10.4.5 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.4.6 Middle East and Africa Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.4.6.1 South Africa Socks Market
10.4.6.1.1 South Africa Socks Market by Product Type
10.4.6.1.2 South Africa Socks Market by End User
10.4.6.1.3 South Africa Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.2 Saudi Arabia Socks Market
10.4.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Socks Market by Product Type
10.4.6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Socks Market by End User
10.4.6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.3 U.A.E Socks Market
10.4.6.3.1 U.A.E Socks Market by Product Type
10.4.6.3.2 U.A.E Socks Market by End User
10.4.6.3.3 U.A.E Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Socks Market
10.4.6.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Socks Market by Product Type
10.4.6.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Socks Market by End User
10.4.6.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
10.5.1 South and Central America Socks Market Overview
10.5.2 South and Central America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.5.3 South and Central America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.5.4 South and Central America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10.5.5 South and Central America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.5.6 South and Central America Socks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.5.6.1 Brazil Socks Market
10.5.6.1.1 Brazil Socks Market by Product Type
10.5.6.1.2 Brazil Socks Market by End User
10.5.6.1.3 Brazil Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.5.6.2 Argentina Socks Market
10.5.6.2.1 Argentina Socks Market by Product Type
10.5.6.2.2 Argentina Socks Market by End User
10.5.6.2.3 Argentina Socks Market by Distribution Channel
10.5.6.3 Rest of South and Central America Socks Market
10.5.6.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Socks Market by Product Type
10.5.6.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Socks Market by End User
10.5.6.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Socks Market by Distribution Channel

11. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
11.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
11.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
11.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
11.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

12. SOCKS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. NIKE INC
12.1.1. Key Facts
12.1.2. Business Description
12.1.3. Products and Services
12.1.4. Financial Overview
12.1.5. SWOT Analysis
12.1.6. Key Developments
12.2. PUMA S.E.
12.2.1. Key Facts
12.2.2. Business Description
12.2.3. Products and Services
12.2.4. Financial Overview
12.2.5. SWOT Analysis
12.2.6. Key Developments
12.3. ADIDAS A.G
12.3.1. Key Facts
12.3.2. Business Description
12.3.3. Products and Services
12.3.4. Financial Overview
12.3.5. SWOT Analysis
12.3.6. Key Developments
12.4. RENFRO CORPORATION
12.4.1. Key Facts
12.4.2. Business Description
12.4.3. Products and Services
12.4.4. Financial Overview
12.4.5. SWOT Analysis
12.4.6. Key Developments
12.5. UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
12.5.1. Key Facts
12.5.2. Business Description
12.5.3. Products and Services
12.5.4. Financial Overview
12.5.5. SWOT Analysis
12.5.6. Key Developments
12.6. DRYMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC
12.6.1. Key Facts
12.6.2. Business Description
12.6.3. Products and Services
12.6.4. Financial Overview
12.6.5. SWOT Analysis
12.6.6. Key Developments
12.7. SKECHERS USA, INC.
12.7.1. Key Facts
12.7.2. Business Description
12.7.3. Products and Services
12.7.4. Financial Overview
12.7.5. SWOT Analysis
12.7.6. Key Developments
12.8. ICEBREAKER
12.8.1. Key Facts
12.8.2. Business Description
12.8.3. Products and Services
12.8.4. Financial Overview
12.8.5. SWOT Analysis
12.8.6. Key Developments
12.9. INJINJI, INC.
12.9.1. Key Facts
12.9.2. Business Description
12.9.3. Products and Services
12.9.4. Financial Overview
12.9.5. SWOT Analysis
12.9.6. Key Developments
12.10. WRIGHTSOCK
12.10.1. Key Facts
12.10.2. Business Description
12.10.3. Products and Services
12.10.4. Financial Overview
12.10.5. SWOT Analysis
12.10.6. Key Developments

13. APPENDIX
13.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
13.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies

1.Nike Inc
2.Puma S.E.
3.Adidas A.G
4.Renfro Corporation
5.Under Armour, Inc.
6.Drymax Technologies Inc
7.Skechers USA, Inc.
8.Icebreaker
9.Injinji, Inc.
10.Wrightsock

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