Sportswear

A return to more active lifestyles fuelled growth in sportwear in 2023, with performance apparel and performance footwear, in particular, benefitting from the resumption of outdoor sporting activities. The reopening of the country’s borders to…

In 2022, buoyed by post-pandemic recovery optimism, sportswear giants such as adidas and Nike significantly ramped up their import volumes. However, by 2023, the import volumes for these two brands were seeing a sharp decline, especially when…

The national team's World Cup success significantly boosted sales of national football t-shirts among both locals and tourists, attributing to impressive growth. Meanwhile, BD Morocco's collaboration with athlete Hadi Laabi for brand promotion…

Demand for sportswear was negatively impacted by the weak economy in 2023, which was caused by high inflation which weakened consumer spending power as the cost of living rose. Although the category registered healthy growth in current value terms in…

Health and exercise became even more important during the pandemic, with many local consumers believing it to be key for good mental health. Norwegians, who were already very outdoorsy, increased the frequency with which they undertook activities…