The global school uniform market size was valued at $6.2 billion in 2020, and is projected reach $25.0 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.8% from 2021 to 2030. The shirts segment led in terms of the market share in 2020 while the tracksuits segment is predicted to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
School uniforms are formal articles of clothing that are used by schools as a common dress code for their students. These uniforms consist of shirts, trousers, skirts, sweaters, blazers, and tracksuits. School uniforms are much prevalent in Asia-Pacific and LAMEA regions. Most of the school uniforms are made from materials, such as polyester, nylon, and cotton, while materials, such as wool, are used for sweaters. Majority share of school uniform is traditional and formal; however, with emerging sports activities in school, the sports wear segment is also gaining high traction.
With changing government policies, focus, and emphasis on promoting primary and secondary education, the school uniform market is expected to offer prosperous opportunities during the forecast period. China is the most populous country in the world, followed by India. The removal of the one child policy by the Chinese government has led to an increase in children and young population in the country, which is expected to grow more in the coming years. Furthermore, many countries in the region are developing, and the governments are investing heavily in the healthcare and child welfare sector. Due to increase in medical services that are available to the people, the rate of infant mortality has reduced significantly. This has again led to an increase in children and young population of the region, which, in turn, will convert into a school going population. With changing government policies and decreasing mortality rates, the region is expected to witness high population growth, resulting in increased demand for school uniform.
Sports play a crucial role in the growth and development of children. It plays a vital importance in brain development as sports in acquiring motor skills, helps in gaining coordination and balance, and reduces risk of obesity. Along with physical development, playing sports assists children in learning as well as building social and communication skills. Furthermore, sports also help in improving personal skills, including cooperation and leadership. Various studies across the world suggest sports in early stages also aid in enhancing decision making capabilities and discipline. Furthermore, group sports promote skills, such as team work, collaboration, and close coordination, which act beneficial for children in their later stages. Attributed to multiple benefits of sports in early stage of life, governments are emphasizing on inclusion of various sports activities in the curriculum. Since sports activities involve certain set of clothes, which provide greater flexibility, fast drying, and air permeability, these are specially designed, which are of different material compared to traditional uniforms. Inclusion of sports drives the market expansion for the sports wear segment of the global school uniform market. .
Segment review
The global market is segmented on the basis of type, form, material, and region. Based on type, the global market is divided into trousers, shirts, skirts, tracksuits, sweaters and blazer, and others. Based on form, the market is bifurcated into traditional wear and sports wear. Based on material, the market is studied across polyester, nylon, cotton, and others. The global school uniform market is also studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
By type, the market is divided into trousers, shirts, skirts, tracksuits, sweaters and blazers, and others. Shirts are the most commonly used uniform items used by both male and female students, thus leads in terms of global school uniform market share.
By Type
Tracksuits segment would exhibit the highest CAGR of 8.6% during 2021-2030.
Depending on form, school uniforms are divided into traditional wear and sports wear. Traditional wear uniforms are the most commonly worn uniforms in most schools. These are made up of formal pieces of clothing. Sports wear uniforms are used for sports activities, gymnasiums, and other physical activities. Increasing importance of sports for child development has resulted in extensive inclusion for such activities in curriculum, thus resulting in new growth avenue for the sports wear segment in the global market.
By Form
Sports Wear segment would exhibit the highest CAGR of 7.8% during 2021-2030.
By material, the school uniform market is divided into polyester, nylon, cotton, and others. Polyester is the most commonly used material for school uniforms while cotton is predicted to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
By Material
Cotton segment would exhibit the highest CAGR of 8.3% during 2021-2030.
The report focuses on the market growth prospects, restraints, and opportunities of the global school uniform market. The study provides Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the impact of various factors such as competitive intensity of competitors, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of substitutes, threat of new entrants, and bargaining power of buyers.
By Region
Asia-Pacific region would exhibit the highest CAGR of 7.8% during 2021-2030.
Some of the major players profiled in the school uniform market analysis include Alinta Apparel Pty Ltd, Beleza Pty Ltd, Dennis Uniform, Donya Uniforms Private Limited, GS International, LT Apparel Group, Schoolwear House, The Uniform Company, Trutex, and Zeco LTD. Other prominent players analyzed in the report are Tombow, Fraylich School Uniforms, Smart F&D, Williamson Dickie, Modest Apparel, Campus Outfitters, Campus ID Wear, and School Uniforms Australia.
Covid-19 Impact Analysis
- The school uniform industry was severely negatively impacted by the pandemic, owing to closure of schools due to lockdowns
- The shift from physical classes to online education has negatively impacted the growth of the global market
- Uncertainty of school reopening in many countries is leading to distress among manufacturers
- Nevertheless, with rapid vaccination of population across the world, the global market is expected to recover post 2022.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging school uniform market trends and opportunities.
- The report provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the current trends and future estimations that help evaluate the prevailing school uniform market opportunities in the market.
- The school uniform market forecast is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- The market analysis is conducted by following key product positioning and monitoring the top competitors within the market framework.
- The report provides extensive qualitative insights on the potential and niche segments or regions exhibiting favorable growth.
School uniform Market Segments
By Type
- Trousers
- Shirts
- Skirts
- Tracksuits
- Sweaters and Blazers
- Others
By Form
- Traditional Wear
- Sports Wear
By Material
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Cotton
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
School Uniform Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
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 Key Market Players | TRUTEX LIMITED, DENNIS UNIFORM, ALINTA APPAREL PTY LTD, GS INTERNATIONAL, ZECO LTD, BELEZA PTY LTD, SCHOOLWEAR HOUSE, THE UNIFORM COMPANY, DONYA UNIFORMS PRIVATE LIMITED, LT APPAREL GROUP |
Analyst Review
According to the CXOs of leading companies, the last few years have witnessed an increase in the number of schools being built and utilized as more importance is being given to primary and secondary education. While many of these school in the West might be private and allow students to wear dresses of their choice, most of the public schools in the West and almost all schools in other parts of the world make use of school uniforms as the standard dress code for their schools.
Uniforms are used as a method to induce a sense of unity and to eliminate any differences based on caste, creed, religion, race, or any other differentiating factors. It is also a way to induce discipline and formality in students by making them accustomed to being in formal clothing throughout the day. Most schools have set vendors of uniforms so that they can insure consistent quality and deliveries.
The school uniform market has witnessed stagnant growth. Proliferation of schools across the countries has significantly contributed to the market expansion; however, innovations, such as use of organic cotton, novel materials, which inhibit body odor, and usage of sustainable material, are expected to shape the school uniform market in the upcoming years. Asia-Pacific will continue to spearhead the market growth amidst expansion of primary and secondary school infrastructure and incorporation of sports and extracurricular activities in the academia.
The total market value of the school uniform market is projected to reach $25.0 billion by the end of 2030.
The forecast period for the school uniform market report is 2021-2030
The base year calculated for the school uniform market report is 2020.
Some of the major players operating in the school uniform market are Alinta Apparel Pty Ltd, Beleza Pty Ltd, Dennis Uniform, Donya Uniforms Private Limited, GS International, and LT Apparel Group.
The tracksuits segment is the most influencing segment in the school uniform market report
The Asia-Pacific market holds the maximum market share of the school uniform market.
The company profiles have been selected on the basis of the product offerings, revenues, and strategies.
The market value of the school uniform market in 2020 is $6.2 billion.
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