The Europe second-hand apparel market is expected to be worth US $ 1.8 billion in 2022 and US $ 4 billion by 2032, growing at 8.4 per cent CAGR from 2022 to 2032.
In its latest report, The Europe Second-hand Apparel Market Study, Future Market Insights (FMI) says that only in Spain, the second-hand apparel market is expected to be worth US $ 1.9 billion in 2022, growing at 6 per cent CAGR from 2022 to 2032.
Through sales channels, online retailers are expected to generate maximum revenue across Europe for second-hand apparel.
The report highlights that businesses that enter the resale market may assist to ease consumers’ concern about counterfeiting. However, in order to thrive in this new retail environment, brands and retailers will need to develop and adopt creative business strategies that represent the changing nature and evolving customer habits.
Second-hand apparel plays an important part in talks about fashion sustainability. This is due in part to their relatability.
For the newer generations, things are shifting. The second-hand market is in high demand, with preowned apparel accounting for 25 percent of the normal second-hand customer’s wardrobe.
In terms of product type, sweaters and coats and jackets segments will witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
Second-hand fashion also caters to the demand for exclusivity among customers. It has numerous celebrity admirers, including Zendaya, who has frequently appeared on the red carpet wearing vintage clothing. Lorde and Rihanna, both singers, are also admirers of the second-hand trend. All of these variables will continue to influence the industry during the forecast period.
Leading players operating in the second-hand market of Europe and Spain are Vinted, eBay, Vestiaire Collective, StockX, Depop, Artpal, Etsy, Rubylane, Amazon, Spoonflower, Farfetch, Yaga, F&P Stock Solutions and Garson & Shaw among others.
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