Apparel Re-Commerce Market Outlook 2022 to 2032

The Apparel Re-Commerce Market is likely to hold the global market at a moderate CAGR of ~24.6% during the forecast period. The global market holds a forecasted revenue of ~US$ 72.12 Billion in 2022 and is likely to cross ~US$ 652.3 Billion by the end of 2032.

The Apparel Re-Commerce market is anticipated to show promising growth prospects during the forecast period, expanding the Apparel Re-Commerce market size.

Attribute Details
The Apparel Re-Commerce Market Estimated Size (2021) ~US$ 23.18 Billion
The Apparel Re-Commerce Market Estimated Size (2022) ~US$ 72.12 Billion
The Apparel Re-Commerce Market Projected Size (2032) ~US$ 652.3 Billion
The Apparel Re-Commerce Market CAGR (2022 to 2032) ~24.6%

Due to the increased global adoption of the internet, B2C e-commerce sales have been increasing significantly since 2010. E-commerce sales are growing with significant CAGR, making the clothes market widely reachable to customers all around the world. Some of the key e-commerce industries, such as online fashion, have been crucial in boosting demand and driving up global B2C e-commerce sales.

The market has been seeing a new trend as online apparel stores continue to expand and the need for the re-commerce of apparel rises at the same time. In recent years, the re-commerce sector for garments has been growing quickly. An online marketplace that facilitates the purchasing and selling of used clothing is called apparel re-commerce. No matter if it is footwear or another accessory, apparel re-commerce has made it simpler for customers to buy and sell. There are a number of websites and online e-commerce websites, that are providing apparel and accessories to customers with discounted prices and attractive offers, helping the market to grow.

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Availability of number of products in affordable prices, changing fashion trends and entry of multiple manufacturers are some factors boosting the market growth

The apparel re-commerce markets are giving customers an opportunity to own their desired clothes and fashion accessories at affordable prices and without leaving the house. There are multiple facilities provided to the customers, including showcasing the products on sale. The online website has images and product information, which helps educate the customer about the product. Using these as a reference, customers can choose the size, color, and other choices for their desired products. There is also a peer-to-peer marketplace, where customers can compare the prices of the same or similar products on sale over different marketplaces or websites. Along with ease in shopping, customers can also connect to the seller directly, if they have any queries or issues related to the product. The apparel re-commerce business is growing as a result of how simple online buying is.

Many companies and manufacturers have entered and invested in the re-commerce sector as a result of the market's overwhelmingly positive response, offering a number of apparel combos, luxury goods, and reselling clothing. Supply and demand for season-specific apparel and accessories, the increasing popularity of branded apparel, and the increasing penetration of customers, especially millennials are helping the apparel re-commerce market grow.

Lack of brand loyalty, counterfeit products and exploitation of return policies are the main restraints to apparel re-commerce market

There are some major problems faced by the apparel re-commerce market, that are limiting the market growth in many regions. The first commonly faced problem is the lack of brand loyalty.

Many brands are providing quality products to customers, making sure that they do not go anywhere else. As there are multiple products available all over the market, customers do not prefer any single brand or product. Such competition and a vast number of products then lead to the weakening of brand trust and loyalty.

Some of these products are provided by counterfeit manufacturers. These products are relatively cheaper, but they also lack quality. This is another reason for weakening the trust between a brand and its customers.

High return rates of the sold products are another problem faced by the re-commerce market. when the customer is not satisfied with the product or receives the wrong product, they can return that product to the seller. There are different policies on returning the products, differing from seller to seller.

Due to freedom for returns in specified days, users are exploiting these policies and returning products after using them for a few days. Due to such problems, sellers are applying no-return policies on their products, increasing complications for customers. These problems are restraining the apparel re-commerce market.

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Country Insights

American youth is supporting re-commerce market; as new fashion trends are taking over.

Millennials and Generation Z in the USA are interested in second-hand apparel products. There are multiple fashion trends in the USA and updating one wardrobe from time to time is necessary. At such a time, resale marketplaces are the go-to place for American youth. Not just apparel and fashion products, there are several luxury products available for resale on these marketplaces. Due to changing lifestyles and increasing environmental awareness, Americans are embracing the apparel re-commerce market.

Chinese customers are not fans of second-hand products, social status, and superstitions are the reasons.

China is the biggest manufacturer and consumer of apparel and accessories products. There is a number of brands and counterfeit manufacturers, providing different products to customers. Even though, purchasing second-hand clothing at a low price and using them is not attracting Chinese customers. Chinese customers are ignoring the resale markets, due to their social image and superstitions related to second-hand clothing. Also, fake and counterfeit products are the biggest concern for them. Again, viral infections and health concerns are other reasons that apparel re-commerce is not popular in China.

Competitive Landscape

Some key players in the Apparel Re-Commerce market are Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal, Tradesy, Poshmark, ThredUP, Vinted, SnobSwap, Threadflip, and others. These are popular and well-known brands all over the world.

  • Vestiaire Collective, a popular second-hand apparel market is relaunching its brand identity in March 2022, with the motto ‘Long Live Fashion!’. They also introduced five icon puppets, promoting the use of pre-loved clothing and also showcasing the diversity of the community, loving their services. Another reason is to spread awareness about the environmental effects of throwing away clothes and the sustainable future of the fashion market.
  • Realreal, an authentic online marketplace for luxury goods has introduced a sustainability calculator. This calculator shows the impact of the resale of products like handbags, jewelry, and many others. The calculator calculates the carbon emission and water footprint reduction due to the resale of any specific product, indicating the positive environmental effects of second-hand products.

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Scope of Report

Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of ~24.6% from 2022 to 2032
The base year for estimation 2021
Historical Data Available for 2017 to 2021
Forecast Period 2022 to 2032
Quantitative units Revenue in USD Billion, volume in Units, and CAGR from 2022 to 2032
Report Coverage Revenue forecast, volume forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends, pricing analysis
Segments Covered Companies, Product Type, End Users, Region
Country scope United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, India, Thailand, China, India, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa
Key Companies Profiled Vestiaire Collective; The RealReal; Tradesy; Poshmark; ThredUP; Vinted; SnobSwap; Threadflip; Others
Customization scope Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope.
Pricing and purchase options Avail customized purchase options to meet your exact research needs.

Key Segments Profiled in the Apparel Re-Commerce Market

By Companies:

  • Tier-1 Companies
  • Tier-2 Companies
  • Tier-3 Companies

By Product Type:

  • Clothing and garments
  • Footwear
  • Accessories
  • Handbags
  • Others

By End User:

  • Adult
  • Kids

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current apparel Re-commerce market value?

The Apparel Re-Commerce market is expected to reach a valuation of ~US$ 72.12 Billion in 2022.

What are the key trends driving the apparel Re-commerce market?

Availability of different products from different brands, affordable prices and worldwide market reach are the main drivers for the apparel-resale market. changing lifestyles and ever-evolving fashion are other reasons that apparel re-commerce market is observing positive growth in few years.

Who are the leading players in the apparel Re-commerce market?

Leading players operating in the apparel Re-commerce market are Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal, Tradesy, Poshmark, ThredUP, Vinted, SnobSwap, Threadflip, and others.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
	3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
	4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
	5. Pricing Analysis
	6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
		6.1. By Companies
		6.2. By Product Type
		6.3. By End User
	7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Companies
		7.1. Tier-1 Companies
		7.2. Tier-2 Companies
		7.3. Tier-3 Companies
	8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type
		8.1. Clothing and garments
		8.2. Footwear
		8.3. Accessories
		8.4. Handbags
		8.5. Others
	9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By End User
		9.1. Adult
		9.2. Kids
	10. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
		10.1. North America
		10.2. Latin America
		10.3. Europe
		10.4. East Asia
		10.5. South Asia
		10.6. Oceania
		10.7. Middle East and Africa
	11. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	12. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	13. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	14. East Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	15. South Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	16. Oceania Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	17. Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	18. Sales Forecast by Companies, Product Type, and End User for 30 Countries
	19. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
	20. Company Profile
		20.1. Vestiaire Collective
		20.2. The RealReal
		20.3. Tradesy
		20.4. Poshmark
		20.5. ThredUP
		20.6. Vinted
		20.7. SnobSwap
		20.8. Threadflip

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