| Product Code: ETC7551255 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s import shipments of plus size clothing saw a significant increase in concentration in 2024, with top exporting countries being Bangladesh, China, Turkey, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Despite a decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the industry maintained a strong compound annual growth rate of 15.12% from 2020 to 2024. This data indicates a steady demand for plus size clothing in the Indian market, with key players continuing to dominate the import landscape.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Gender, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pricing, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness and acceptance of body positivity and diversity in India |
4.2.2 Growing disposable income and changing consumer lifestyles leading to higher spending on fashion and clothing |
4.2.3 Rise of online shopping platforms and e-commerce, making it easier for consumers to access a wider range of plus-size clothing options |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of trendy and stylish plus-size clothing options in the Indian market |
4.3.2 High production costs and challenges in sizing consistency for plus-size clothing |
4.3.3 Social stigma and stereotypes surrounding plus-size fashion, impacting consumer confidence and demand |
5 India Plus Size Clothing Market Trends |
6 India Plus Size Clothing Market, By Types |
6.1 India Plus Size Clothing Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Casual, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Formal, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market, By Gender |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Male, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Female, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market, By Age Group |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Below 15, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By 16 - 59, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By 60 and Above, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market, By Pricing |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid-Range, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenues & Volume, By Luxury, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Plus Size Clothing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Plus Size Clothing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Plus Size Clothing Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average order value (AOV) for plus-size clothing purchases |
8.2 Number of brands and retailers offering inclusive size ranges |
8.3 Percentage of online searches for plus-size clothing in India compared to overall fashion searches |
9 India Plus Size Clothing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Plus Size Clothing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Gender, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Plus Size Clothing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Plus Size Clothing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pricing, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Plus Size Clothing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Plus Size Clothing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Plus Size Clothing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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