| Product Code: ETC4906581 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The apparel import market in New Zealand continues to be dominated by key suppliers such as China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, and Pakistan in 2024. Despite a high concentration level, the industry shows steady growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.69% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate for 2023-2024 stood at 1.42%, indicating a sustained momentum in the market. These figures highlight the strong presence of these countries in New Zealand`s apparel import sector and the consistent demand for their products in the market.

New Zealand's Apparel market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 2.45% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy China, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

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 New Zealand Apparel Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Apparel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Apparel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand Apparel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers in New Zealand |
4.2.2 Growing preference for sustainable and ethically produced apparel |
4.2.3 Rise in demand for online shopping and e-commerce platforms for apparel |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting manufacturing costs |
4.3.2 Competition from international apparel brands entering the New Zealand market |
5 New Zealand Apparel Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Apparel Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Apparel Market, By End User |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand Apparel Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Formal Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Casual Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Night Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 New Zealand Apparel Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Formal Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Casual Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Night Wear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Apparel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Apparel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Apparel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer sentiment towards sustainable fashion practices |
8.2 Adoption rate of online shopping platforms for apparel purchases in New Zealand |
8.3 Growth in demand for locally produced apparel |
8.4 Average spend per capita on apparel in New Zealand |
8.5 Number of new entrants in the New Zealand apparel market |
9 New Zealand Apparel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 New Zealand Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Apparel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Apparel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Apparel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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