In 2023, the United Kingdom led European household expenditure on clothing and footwear, with Germany and Italy trailing behind. Noteworthy trends include Ireland and the Czech Republic experiencing the highest year-on-year growth, while Italy and Spain saw declines. Eastern European countries like Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia showed significant growth, signaling a shift in spending patterns towards these regions. The five-year CAGR suggests steady, moderate growth across most countries, with Eastern Europe outpacing Western counterparts.
Future trends to monitor include the increasing influence of sustainable fashion, driven by the European Green Deal, and digitalization in retail shaping expenditure patterns. Additionally, economic uncertainties and inflation could impact discretionary spending on clothing and footwear in the near term.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Clothing and Footwear Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 19.54 | 2023 | +1.51% | +2.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.24 | 2023 | -0.47% | +0.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.86 | 2023 | +1.16% | -0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.25 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.37 | 2023 | +1.7% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.49 | 2023 | -4.72% | +2.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.01 | 2023 | -3.1% | +3.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.68 | 2023 | +6.77% | +6.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.61 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.49 | 2023 | -1.8% | +0.2% | View data |
