In 2023, household expenditure on clothing in the Netherlands stood at 17.31 billion Euros. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent year-on-year increase. By 2024, the expenditure is expected to be 17.63 billion Euros, growing by 1.85% from the previous year. In 2025, the forecast predicts a 1.76% rise to 17.94 billion Euros. The year 2026 is expected to see a 1.73% increase to 18.25 billion Euros. The upward trend continues into 2027 and 2028, with expenditures projected to grow by 1.70% and 1.62%, reaching 18.56 billion Euros and 18.86 billion Euros respectively.

Over the last two years (2024 and 2023), the average annual growth rate stood at approximately 1.81%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period 2024-2028 is forecasted to be 1.73% per year. This steady growth reflects a stable increase in consumer spending on clothing.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of economic fluctuations and inflation on consumer spending power.
Influence of sustainable and ethical fashion trends on expenditure patterns.
Technological advancements in the retail sector, particularly in e-commerce and personalization.