Global Market Study on Socks

Report Structure

We have covered 20 key players across the globe to get a clear picture of the current scenario of mergers and acquisitions in the global socks market. While studying these top vendors in the market we have put these companies under the scanners of recent development, various financial strategies, SWOT analysis, key ratios and an overview of their performance in the last few years. Regulatory scenario, standards and levels of barrier protection and the classifications by level are considered while inspecting the global socks market. Year-on-Year growth and absolute $ opportunity has been evaluated for every segment along with market attractiveness analysis. In another section, we have covered the dynamics of the global socks market for the period of eight years. These dynamics include supply and demand side drivers, macro-economic drivers, restraints, opportunities and trends.

Market Taxonomy

By Region

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• APAC
• MEA

By Product Type

• Athletic Socks
• Casual Socks
• Formal Socks
• Specialty Socks

By End User

• Men
• Women
• Kids

By Base Material

• Cotton
• Polyester
• Nylon
• Spandex
• Wool
• Acrylic
• Others

By Length

• No Show
• Liner
• Quarter/Anklets
• Mid Calf/Crew
• Knee High

By Sales Channel

• Independent Retail Outlets
• Retail Apparel Chains
• Monobrand Outlets
• Multibrand Outlets
• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Online Retailers
• Other Channels

Market structure and relative share by different groups of companies

The global socks market is primarily characterized by fragmentation, wherein large multinational players, local, as well as regional players operate in the worldwide market. Multinational players channelize the market through their established distribution channels and are targeting the market of Asia Pacific region owing to increasing brand awareness coupled with rising disposable income of the middle class in the region. Retail apparel chains, online retail and supermarket/hypermarket are the key distribution channels that manufacturers are using for offering their products. The market is characterized as highly unorganized in developing and emerging economies. Local players are entering into mergers and collaborations with other multinational companies in order to expand their brand presence.

Research Methodology

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