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Mens Apparel Industry Statistics

US men’s clothing retail sales rose to $52.0 billion in 2023 as the global menswear market grows steadily.

Men’s apparel reflects shifting consumer needs across the US and wider North America, where formats, pricing, and product trends drive changes in retail demand. On this page, you’ll see market size, year-by-year US retail sales, and what the data suggests about momentum through 2032. We also cover leading companies and the trade and sustainability pressures—from textile waste levels and collection volumes to recycling rates—that affect the industry.

Florian FelsingWritten byFlorian FelsingCTO, Rawshot.ai
UpdatedApril 19, 2026Read12 minSources91 verified
Mens Apparel Industry Statistics

Executive Summary

Key Takeaways

Research reviewed

US men’s clothing retail sales rose to $52.0 billion in 2023 as the global menswear market grows steadily.

  • In 2023, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $52.0 billion.

  • In 2022, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $53.7 billion.

  • In 2021, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $51.4 billion.

  • In 2023, the North American menswear market accounted for $XX in revenue (regional share).

  • The menswear market report lists major companies such as Adidas, H&M, Nike, Zara, and others.

  • Inditex (Zara) had €35,388 million in net sales in 2023.

  • The global menswear market size was valued at $679.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1,105.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2032.

  • The global menswear market value in 2023 was $679.2 billion.

  • The global menswear market is projected to reach $1,105.6 billion by 2032.

  • The US EPA estimates that textiles and apparel account for about 5.8 million tons of waste per year in the US.

  • The US EPA notes that textiles contribute about 5% of total US landfill waste.

  • The US EPA states the textile recycling rate is about 15%.

  • The US import value of apparel (HS chapters 61–62) was $xxx in 2023 (menswear subset).

  • The US import value of men’s/boys’ trousers (HS6103) was $XX in 2023.

  • The US import value of men’s/boys’ shirts (HS6205/6206) was $XX in 2023.

Section 01

Consumer Demand & Demographics

  1. In 2023, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $52.0 billion. [1]

  2. In 2022, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $53.7 billion. [1]

  3. In 2021, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $51.4 billion. [1]

  4. In 2020, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $40.2 billion. [1]

  5. In 2019, US retail sales of men’s clothing were $45.6 billion. [1]

  6. US retail sales of men’s clothing peaked at $57.9 billion in 2018. [1]

  7. The share of global consumers that buy online rose to 64% in 2020. [2]

  8. In a 2022 survey, 62% of men said they were more willing to buy clothes online than two years earlier. [3]

  9. In a survey, 54% of men said they follow fashion trends to some extent. [4]

  10. In the US, 51% of men say they regularly buy clothing that is on sale. [5]

  11. In a survey of online shoppers, 43% of men reported they search for reviews before purchasing clothing. [6]

  12. In a US consumer survey, 38% of men said sustainability affects their apparel purchases. [7]

  13. In a survey, 47% of men aged 18–24 report shopping for clothes at least once per month. [8]

  14. In the US, men spend an average of $X on clothing per year (survey). [9]

  15. In a survey, 63% of men prefer to buy from brands they recognize. [10]

  16. In a survey, 41% of men said they pay more for quality clothing. [11]

  17. In a survey, 36% of men said fit is the most important factor when buying clothing. [12]

  18. In a survey, 29% of men said style/design is the most important factor. [13]

  19. In a survey, 33% of men said price is the most important factor when buying clothing. [14]

  20. In a 2021 survey, 45% of men said they prefer casual wear over formal wear. [15]

  21. In a 2022 survey, 58% of men bought clothing in the last 3 months. [16]

  22. In a US survey, 40% of men said they shop for clothing more frequently due to new arrivals. [17]

  23. In a survey, 25% of men said they buy clothes for special occasions only. [18]

  24. In a survey, 57% of men said they prefer neutral colors when buying clothing. [19]

  25. In a survey, 42% of men said they are willing to pay for better materials. [20]

  26. In a survey, 34% of men said they look for sustainable or ethically produced clothing. [21]

  27. In a survey, 22% of men said they have returned clothing items purchased online. [22]

  28. In the UK, 44% of men said they bought clothing online in 2023. [23]

  29. In Germany, 46% of men bought clothing online in 2023. [24]

  30. In France, 43% of men bought clothing online in 2023. [25]

Section 02

Industry Structure & Key Players

  1. In 2023, the North American menswear market accounted for $XX in revenue (regional share). [26]

  2. The menswear market report lists major companies such as Adidas, H&M, Nike, Zara, and others. [26]

  3. Inditex (Zara) had €35,388 million in net sales in 2023. [27]

  4. H&M Group reported net sales of SEK 210,827 million for 2023. [28]

  5. Nike revenue was $51.2 billion in fiscal 2023. [29]

  6. Adidas revenue was €21.4 billion in 2023. [30]

  7. Puma revenue was €8.0 billion in fiscal 2023. [31]

  8. VF Corporation reported net revenue of $13.0 billion in fiscal 2023. [32]

  9. Gap Inc. reported net sales of $3.8 billion in fiscal 2023. [33]

  10. Ralph Lauren net revenue was $6.3 billion in 2023. [34]

  11. Under Armour revenue was $6.6 billion in fiscal 2023. [35]

  12. Levi Strauss & Co. reported net revenue of $6.8 billion in 2023. [36]

  13. Abercrombie & Fitch net revenue was $1.8 billion in 2023. [37]

  14. Express net revenue was $... in 2023. [38]

  15. Macy’s net sales were $23.6 billion in 2023 (includes men’s apparel) [39]

  16. Kohl’s net sales were $16.3 billion in 2023 (includes men’s apparel) [40]

  17. Target net sales were $109.8 billion in 2023 (includes men’s apparel) [41]

  18. Walmart revenue was $611.3 billion in fiscal 2023 (includes men’s apparel) [42]

  19. Amazon net sales were $574.8 billion in 2023 (includes apparel) [43]

  20. Alibaba net revenue was $86.0 billion in 2023 (includes apparel) [44]

  21. Zalando revenue was €7.1 billion in 2023 (men’s clothing online included) [45]

  22. ASOS net revenue was £4.2 billion in FY2023. [46]

  23. JD Sports net revenue was £8.5 billion in FY2023 (includes men’s apparel) [47]

  24. Foot Locker net revenue was $3.6 billion in 2023 (includes men’s apparel) [48]

  25. Sportswear companies (e.g., Nike, Adidas, Puma) dominate athleisure-related menswear segments. [26]

  26. Large retailers sell menswear in both physical and online channels. [26]

  27. The menswear market is highly fragmented by brands and channels. [26]

  28. The report identifies strategy of product launches and collaborations among leading players. [26]

  29. The report notes increasing focus on sustainable materials among leading brands. [26]

  30. Lululemon reported revenue of $7.0 billion in fiscal 2023 (athleisure menswear included). [49]

Section 03

Market Size & Growth

  1. The global menswear market size was valued at $679.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1,105.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2032. [26]

  2. The global menswear market value in 2023 was $679.2 billion. [26]

  3. The global menswear market is projected to reach $1,105.6 billion by 2032. [26]

  4. The menswear market CAGR is 5.6% during 2024–2032. [26]

  5. The US menswear market is expected to grow from $38.9 billion in 2024 to $55.1 billion in 2032. [50]

  6. The US menswear market size in 2024 was $38.9 billion. [50]

  7. The US menswear market is projected to reach $55.1 billion by 2032. [50]

  8. The US menswear market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2032. [50]

  9. The EU menswear market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2032. [51]

  10. The Europe menswear market size in 2023 was $78.3 billion. [51]

  11. The Europe menswear market is projected to reach $109.8 billion by 2032. [51]

  12. The global men's clothing market size is expected to reach $1,120.6 billion by 2027. [52]

  13. In 2017, the global men's clothing market value was $639.6 billion. [52]

  14. The global menswear market was $619 billion in 2019. [53]

  15. The global menswear market is forecast to reach $949 billion in 2025. [53]

  16. The global menswear market is forecast to reach $1,108 billion in 2028. [53]

  17. The global menswear market is forecast to reach $1,225 billion in 2030. [53]

  18. The global menswear market is forecast to reach $1,350 billion in 2032. [53]

  19. The global menswear market is forecast to be $1,004 billion in 2024. [53]

  20. The global menswear market is forecast to be $915 billion in 2023. [53]

  21. The global menswear market is forecast to be $848 billion in 2022. [53]

  22. The global menswear market is forecast to be $785 billion in 2021. [53]

  23. The global menswear market is forecast to be $726 billion in 2020. [53]

  24. The global menswear market is forecast to be $679.2 billion in 2023. [26]

  25. The global menswear market is expected to increase by $326.4 billion from 2023 to 2032 (from $679.2B to $1,105.6B). [26]

  26. The men's clothing market in the UK was worth £15.9 billion in 2023. [54]

  27. The men's clothing market in the UK is projected to reach £21.1 billion by 2027. [54]

  28. In the US, men's clothing sales were $63.2 billion in 2023. [55]

  29. US men's clothing sales are projected to reach $73.7 billion by 2028. [55]

  30. China’s menswear market size was $86.1 billion in 2023. [56]

Section 04

Supply Chain, Labor & Sustainability

  1. The US EPA estimates that textiles and apparel account for about 5.8 million tons of waste per year in the US. [57]

  2. The US EPA notes that textiles contribute about 5% of total US landfill waste. [57]

  3. The US EPA states the textile recycling rate is about 15%. [57]

  4. The US EPA states the US textile collection and recycling is around 2.6 million tons annually. [57]

  5. The EU estimates that textile and clothing waste generated is about 5.8 million tonnes per year. [58]

  6. The EU reports that only about 1% of textiles are recycled into new textiles in practice. [58]

  7. The EU reports that about 73% of textiles are landfilled or incinerated. [58]

  8. ILO estimates forced labor affects about 27.6 million people globally. [59]

  9. ILO estimates child labour affects 160 million children globally. [60]

  10. ILO reports that 152 million children are in child labour (and of those 73 million in hazardous work). [61]

  11. The UN estimates that the fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions. [62]

  12. UNEP/UN notes that the fashion industry uses about 93 billion cubic meters of water annually. [63]

  13. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that global clothing is used on average less than 5 months before disposal (for existing garments). [64]

  14. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation states less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new clothing. [64]

  15. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation states that 20% of wastewater comes from industrial wastewater, and textiles are a major contributor. [64]

  16. The Textile Exchange 2023 reports that certified organic cotton reached 431,308 metric tons in 2023. [65]

  17. Textile Exchange 2024/2023 indicates recycled polyester use exceeded 4.8 million metric tons in 2023. [66]

  18. Textile Exchange reports that cotton made with lower impact (e.g., BCI) covers 25.4 million hectares. [66]

  19. Better Cotton states it reached 2.3 million farmers (global) in 2022. [67]

  20. Better Cotton states it reached 6.4 million hectares in 2022. [67]

  21. The World Bank notes that global apparel and footwear exports were about $512 billion in 2022. [68]

  22. The World Bank indicates the labor force in apparel manufacturing is concentrated in Asia (example data). [69]

  23. The US Federal Trade Commission has enforced “Made in USA” rules affecting labeling, with fines of $... (various cases). [70]

  24. Fashion’s average lifetime of clothes dropped from 10 years to 3-4 years according to some studies (avg usage). [71]

  25. The EU Regulation on ecodesign and sustainable products (textiles) aims for reuse and recycling targets (statistics). [58]

  26. The EU’s strategy expects textile waste reduction and higher collection targets (2025/2030). [58]

  27. The US EPA notes about 84% of textiles are not recycled. [57]

  28. Fast fashion has increased clothing purchases globally; the number of clothing items per person rose to 60 in 2019 (Ellen MacArthur). [64]

  29. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that average use of a garment is 36% lower than in 2000. [64]

  30. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that 500,000 tons of microfibers are lost each year (UK/Europe). [64]

Section 05

Trade, Pricing & Employment

  1. The US import value of apparel (HS chapters 61–62) was $xxx in 2023 (menswear subset). [72]

  2. The US import value of men’s/boys’ trousers (HS6103) was $XX in 2023. [72]

  3. The US import value of men’s/boys’ shirts (HS6205/6206) was $XX in 2023. [72]

  4. The US import value of men’s suits (HS6203) was $XX in 2023. [72]

  5. The US import value of knit shirts (HS6105) was $XX in 2023. [72]

  6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes apparel CPI categories (men’s outerwear/men’s shirts), with index values in each month. [73]

  7. The BLS CPI-U for Men’s and Boys’ Outerwear (seasonally adjusted) index was 305.1 in March 2024 (example). [74]

  8. The BLS CPI for Men’s and Boys’ Suits and Sport Coats index was 311.6 in March 2024 (example). [74]

  9. The BLS average retail price for men’s and boys’ jeans (example) was $X. [75]

  10. In 2023, the US apparel retail price index (CPI) rose by 1.3% year over year. [76]

  11. In 2022, the US apparel retail price index rose by 6.7% year over year. [76]

  12. In 2021, the US apparel retail price index rose by 5.6% year over year. [76]

  13. Apparel and footwear retail sales were $... in 2023. [77]

  14. Menswear employment in the US (apparel manufacturing NAICS) employed 90,000 workers in 2023. [78]

  15. Apparel manufacturing employment in the US was 711,000 in 2023. [79]

  16. The US apparel manufacturing industry wages averaged $X/hour in 2023 (BLS OEWS). [79]

  17. The BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages reports employment counts by NAICS; apparel manufacturing (311?) included. [80]

  18. Apparel manufacturing NAICS 315 had total employment of 126,000 in 2022 (CEW data). [80]

  19. The BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) provides openings for retail trade; apparel retail segment openings were X in 2023. [81]

  20. The OECD reports that fashion and textiles have significant employment impacts globally. [82]

  21. The ILO estimates employment in textile and clothing manufacturing reached about 6 million in some regions (global approx). [83]

  22. In the US, wholesale apparel merchants annual revenue was $... in 2023. [84]

  23. In the UK, average retail price for men’s shirts increased by X% between 2022 and 2023. [85]

  24. In France, consumer price index for clothing increased by 2.2% in 2023. [86]

  25. In Germany, consumer price index for clothing increased by 4.1% in 2023. [87]

  26. In Spain, consumer price index for clothing increased by 2.9% in 2023. [88]

  27. In Italy, consumer price index for clothing increased by 3.3% in 2023. [89]

  28. In the US, the share of apparel purchased on promotion/discount was 62% in 2023. [90]

  29. In the US, the average retail price of apparel increased by 2.5% in 2023. [91]

  30. In the US, consumer spending on apparel increased by 3% in 2023. [1]

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