Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
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Total volume sales growth for womenswear in Taiwan in 2023 is expected to be down slightly on the previous year. This is partly explained by the normalisation of consumption patterns following the impressive rebound that accompanied the easing of the…
Despite substantial price hikes amidst rising inflation in Taiwan, growth in sportswear current value sales in 2023 is set to be slower than in 2022. This is mainly because falling purchasing power and heightened economic uncertainty have led most…
While menswear in Taiwan is poised to record an improved performance in total volume sales terms in 2023, growth has been tempered by changes in consumer behaviour. Demand is now stabilising in the wake of the rapid rebound facilitated by the lifting…
Jeans has shown another healthy performance in volume terms in 2023, with overall growth set to equal that recorded in 2022. Solid demand is partly explained by the fact that these garments are perennially in fashion and have a broad appeal among…
In keeping with the pattern witnessed over the latter part of the review period, sheer hosiery in Taiwan is set to contract in volume terms in 2023. Falling demand is partly explained by changing fashion preferences, with many younger women inclined…
Comfort has continued to gain importance as a factor in footwear purchasing decisions in Taiwan in 2023. This is partly explained by rising health-consciousness, a well-established trend that has been strengthened by the pandemic. Similarly, having…
Overall volume and current value growth rates for childrenswear in 2023 are set to be more modest than those recorded by womenswear and menswear, primarily because birth rates in Taiwan are in long-term decline. This demographic trend has resulted in…
Apparel and footwear in Taiwan is poised to register a negative result in volume terms for a second consecutive year in 2023, while current value growth looks set to be down slightly on 2022. This is mainly due to increased caution around…
Apparel accessories in Taiwan is set to record a high double-digit decline in total volume sales for a second consecutive year in 2023. This is entirely due to the dramatic contraction of the other apparel accessories category, where demand for cloth…