Key Takeaways
- The global socks market size was valued at USD 45.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 68.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030.
- In 2023, the U.S. socks market generated revenue of approximately USD 8.5 billion, with athletic socks accounting for 35% of total sales.
- Asia-Pacific region dominated the socks market with a 42% share in 2022, driven by high population density and rising disposable incomes.
- China produced 12.5 billion pairs of socks in 2022, accounting for 45% of global production.
- Global socks manufacturing output reached 28 billion pairs annually as of 2023.
- Vietnam exported 1.2 billion pairs of socks in 2023, up 15% YoY.
- 55% of consumers prefer cotton socks, followed by 25% wool and 20% synthetics in 2023 surveys.
- 68% of millennials buy athletic socks monthly, per 2023 global consumer report.
- Women aged 25-34 purchase 4.2 pairs of socks per month on average in 2023.
- Global socks retail sales reached USD 52.3 billion in 2023.
- E-commerce socks sales grew 22% YoY to USD 14.7 billion in 2023.
- Walmart sold 150 million pairs of socks in the US in 2023.
- Asia-Pacific socks market share in global sales 48% in 2023.
- North America accounted for 25% of global socks consumption in 2023.
- EU-27 socks retail market valued at EUR 12.4 billion in 2023.
The global socks market is steadily growing, driven by athletic demand and online sales.
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