| Product Code: ETC213875 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
The South Korean kids apparel market has been steadily increasing over the past decade, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The growth is mainly attributed to rising disposable income levels and an increase in the number of children aged 0-14 years. Furthermore, parents? willingness to spend more on their children also contributes to this growth. As per Euromonitor International, apparel sales are estimated to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2024 from USD 5.8 billion in 2020, with a CAGR of 3.2% during 2020-2024 period.
Major players operating in the South Korean kidswear market include SPA Group Co Ltd., Eland Kids Company Limited (EKCO), Dongkook Apparel Co Ltd., Hyungji Fashion Corp., and Youngone Corporation which together account for approximately 36% share of total retail value sales as of 2019 according to Euromonitor International report ?Apparel & Footwear: Market Analysis? published in October 2020 issue.
In terms of segmentation, infant wear dominates the kidswear market accounting for around 50 % revenue share followed by clothing accessories such as hats and mittens which accounts for 17%. Sportswear represents 11% share while other categories like tights comprise less than 10%. In terms of distribution channel, department stores represent largest segment while online retailers have witnessed high double digit growth rate due to digitalization trend among consumers leading them towards ecommerce shopping portals instead offline stores during COVID 19 pandemic period
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 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Category, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Season, 2021 & 2028F |
3.7 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2028F |
3.8 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Gender, 2021 & 2028F |
3.9 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Sector, 2021 & 2028F |
3.10 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Cloth Material, 2021 & 2028F |
4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Trends |
6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Category |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By By Category, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Uniforms, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By T-shirts/Shirts, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottom Wear, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethnic Wear, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.7 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Dresses, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.8 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Denims, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Season |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Summer Wear, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Winter Wear, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By All Season Wear, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Exclusive Stores, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Brand Retail Outlets, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Gender |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Girls, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Boys, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Sector |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Organized Sector, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Unorganized Sector, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market, By By Cloth Material |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Nylon and Rayon, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Wool, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton Mix/Blended, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton, 2018 - 2028F |
6.6.7 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 South Korea Kids Apparel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Category, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Season, 2021 & 2028F |
9.3 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2028F |
9.4 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Gender, 2021 & 2028F |
9.5 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Sector, 2021 & 2028F |
9.6 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Cloth Material, 2021 & 2028F |
10 South Korea Kids Apparel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 South Korea Kids Apparel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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