Hosiery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Non-Sheer, Sheer), By End-use (Women Men), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2025

The global hosiery market size is expected to reach USD 51.14 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 2.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Shifting inclination of the consumers towards apparel with excellent functional and fashionable characteristics is expected to promote the use of hosiery. It has been observed that many hosiery products are used by the people who are suffering from varicosities and leg disorders.

Rising fitness enthusiasts at the global level as a result of increased number of campaigns through social media and satellite channels on healthy lifestyle is expected to promote the use of hosiery products as a comfortable product, which protect legs during workout. Furthermore, fitness professionals and athletes prefer hosiery over cotton socks due to the former's ability to increase the blood flow. Rising number of sports professionals in developing countries including China, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Mexico owing to improvement in sports infrastructure at the domestic level is expected to expand the scope for hosiery over the next few years.

The men application segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 4.5% from 2019 to 2025. A large number of population is suffering from different types of leg circulation problems, including venous insufficiency and skin color change. Such population prefers to use long length skin color products for trendy and normal leg looks. Key manufacturers are working on product innovation and improvement to get a competitive advantage in the market. For instance, winter and wet tights offered by Stolen Goat Ltd. received tremendous response from the consumers as these tights are specially designed to wear when temperature goes below 6 degrees. Buyers can comfortably enjoy their activity with this product.

The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth in light of improving living standards and increasing disposable income, especially in China and India. Moreover, growing trend of personal appearance is expected to be boost market growth in the region over the next few years. Top U.S. brands are effectively expanding their business in Asia Pacific to tap the growing markets including China and India through establishment of their subsidiaries and formation of strategic alliances with distributors. Furthermore, implementation of various government initiatives in order to increase consumer awareness about health benefits associated with sports events is expected to expand the scope for sports apparels including hosiery.

Some of the major companies operating in this market are Gildan Activewear; Hanesbrands; Spanx, Inc.; Golden Lady; Adidas America Inc.; Jockey; Golden Lady SpA; and Carolina hosiery. The industry participants are expected to increase the spending on new product developments in order to gain the maximum market share.

Hosiery Market Report Highlights:

The non-sheer segment dominated the global hosiery market based on product, with a revenue share of 85.1% in 2024. Non-sheer or opaque hosiery is the most used hosiery by sportspersons, medical professionals, stewardesses, flight attendants, and working professionals.
The women's segment held the largest revenue share of the hosiery market in 2024. Female consumers, with a strong emphasis on both personal presentation and professional requirements, constitute a significant portion of the hosiery market.
The North American hosiery industry dominated the global market, with a revenue share of 38.1% in 2024. Consumers in the region are highly conscious about their appearance, and hosiery is a mandatory dress code for several professions in the region.
The Asia Pacific hosiery market is anticipated to experience the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The burgeoning adoption of Western fashion trends, coupled with the increasing participation of women in corporate sectors, is significantly driving the demand for hosiery within this region.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Hosiery Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Type Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Hosiery Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Hosiery Market, By Type: Key Takeaways
5.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.1. Non-sheer
  - 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.2. Sheer
  - 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Hosiery Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Hosiery Market, By End Use: Key Takeaways
6.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.1. Women
  - 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.2. Men
  - 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Hosiery Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Hosiery Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1. North America
  - 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.1.2. U.S.
    - 7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.1.3. Canada
    - 7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.1.4. Mexico
    - 7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. Europe
  - 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030, (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.2.2. U.K.
    - 7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.2.3. Germany
    - 7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.2.4. France
    - 7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.2.5. Italy
    - 7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030, (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.2.6. Spain
    - 7.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Asia Pacific
  - 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.2. China
    - 7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.3. India
    - 7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.4. Japan
    - 7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
    - 7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.6. South Korea
    - 7.3.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Central & South America
  - 7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.4.2. Brazil
    - 7.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
  - 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.5.2. Saudi Arabia
    - 7.3.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.5.3. South Africa
    - 7.3.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Hosiery Market: Competitive Analysis

8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant's Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Type Benchmarking
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
- 8.9.1. Hanesbrands
  - 8.9.1.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.1.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.2. Golden Lady
  - 8.9.2.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.2.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.3. Gilden Activewear
  - 8.9.3.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.3.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.4. CSP INTERNATIONAL FASHION GROUP S.P.A.
  - 8.9.4.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.4.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.5. Jockey
  - 8.9.5.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.5.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.6. Golden Lady SpA
  - 8.9.6.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.6.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.7. Adidas America, Inc.
  - 8.9.7.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.7.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.8. Gatta Hosiery USA LLC
  - 8.9.8.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.8.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.9. Carolina Hosiery
  - 8.9.9.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.9.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.10. Spanx, Inc.
  - 8.9.10.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.10.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.10.3. Type Portfolios
  - 8.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

Table 1 Global hosiery market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2 Global hosiery market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3 Global hosiery market estimates & forecast, by type (USD Billion)
Table 4 Global hosiery market estimates & forecast, by end use (USD Billion)
Table 5 North America hosiery market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 North America hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 7 North America hosiery estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 9 U.S. hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 U.S. hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 11 Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 12 Canada hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 13 Canada hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 15 Mexico hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 Mexico hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 17 Europe hosiery market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 Europe hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 19 Europe hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 U.K. macro-economic outlay
Table 21 U.K. hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 U.K. hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use , 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 23 Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 24 Germany hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Germany hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 France macro-economic outlay
Table 27 France hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 France hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 29 Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 30 Italy hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 31 Italy hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 Spain macro-economic outlay
Table 33 Spain hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Spain hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 35 Asia Pacific hosiery market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 36 Asia Pacific hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 37 Asia Pacific hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 38 China macro-economic outlay
Table 39 China hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 40 China hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 41 India macro-economic outlay
Table 42 India hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 43 India hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 44 Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 45 Japan hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 46 Japan hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 47 Australia & New Zealand macro-economic outlay
Table 48 Australia & New Zealand hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 49 Australia & New Zealand hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 50 South Korea macro-economic outlay
Table 51 South Korea hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 52 South Korea hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 53 Central & South America hosiery market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 54 Central & South America hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 55 Central & South America hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 56 Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 57 Brazil hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 58 Brazil hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 59 Middle East & Africa hosiery market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 60 Middle East & Africa hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 61 Middle East & Africa hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 62 Saudi Arabia macro-economic outlay
Table 63 Saudi Arabia hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 64 Saudi Arabia hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 65 South Africa macro-economic outlay
Table 66 South Africa hosiery market estimates and forecast, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 67 South Africa hosiery market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 68 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 69 Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 70 Companies implementing key strategies

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Hosiery market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Global parent industry and hosiery market size (USD Billion)
Fig. 11 Global hosiery market size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 12 Hosiery market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
Fig. 13 Hosiery market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 14 Hosiery market: Dynamics
Fig. 15 Hosiery market: Porter's Five Forces analysis
Fig. 16 Hosiery market estimates & forecast, by Type (USD Billion)
Fig. 17 Non-sheer market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 18 Sheer market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 19 Hosiery market estimates & forecast, by end use (USD Billion)
Fig. 20 Hosiery market estimates & forecasts for Women, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 21 Hosiery market estimates & forecasts for Men, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 22 Hosiery market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2030, (USD Billion)
Fig. 23 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 24 North America hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 25 U.S. hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 26 Canada hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 27 Mexico hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 28 Europe hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 29 U.K. hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 30 Germany hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 31 France hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 32 Italy hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 33 Spain hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 34 Asia Pacific hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 35 China hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 36 India hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 37 Japan hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 38 Australia & New Zealand hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 39 South Korea hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 40 Central & South America hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 41 Brazil hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 42 Middle East & Africa hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 43 Saudi Arabia hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 44 South Africa hosiery market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 45 Key company categorization
Fig. 46 Strategic framework of hosiery

Hosiery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Non-Sheer, Sheer), By End-use (Women Men), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Hosiery Market Growth & Trends:

Hosiery Market Report Highlights:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Hosiery Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Hosiery Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Hosiery Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Hosiery Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Hosiery Market: Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures