In 2024, Italy remains the leader in the number of wearing apparel enterprises in Europe, with 26.47 thousand enterprises, despite a decline of 2.28% from 2023. France shows strong growth with a 6.65% increase, reaching 16.8 thousand enterprises. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina also experienced notable increases. In contrast, countries like Greece, Cyprus, and Luxembourg saw significant declines. Over the past five years, trends reveal varied CAGR across countries, with some, like Croatia, experiencing rapid growth and others facing decline.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability and digital transformation on the apparel industry, likely propelling shifts in enterprise numbers. Monitoring these factors could influence how enterprises expand or contract across Europe.
Top countries in Wearing Apparel Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 26,470 | 2023 | -2.25% | -2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16,800 | 2023 | +1.91% | +6.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 15,810 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 13,100 | 2023 | -0.52% | -1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,990 | 2023 | -0.011% | -0.031% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 8,120 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 5,150 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.054% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 4,760 | 2023 | +5.52% | +4.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 4,110 | 2023 | +1.25% | -1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 4,030 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.4% | View data |
