Australia Hosiery Market

Australia Hosiery Market Overview:

The Australia hosiery market size reached USD 1.19 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.72 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.80% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the growing demand for hosiery that balances style with everyday comfort and wearability. E-commerce platforms are transforming consumer access to personalized, value-driven hosiery, while private label brands are expanding product diversity, thereby fueling the market. Rising health consciousness is further encouraging the adoption of functional and compression hosiery, thus augmenting the Australia hosiery market share.

Australia Hosiery Market Trends:

Shifting Consumer Preferences Toward Functional and Fashionable Hosiery

Australian consumers are increasingly seeking hosiery that blends aesthetics with performance. The shift in lifestyle toward casual professional attire and fashion-forward loungewear has led to growing demand for stylish tights, compression socks, and sheer pantyhose designed for both work and leisure. Retailers are responding with expanded ranges featuring breathable materials, temperature control, and moisture-wicking fabrics. Local and international brands are also promoting hosiery lines through influencer campaigns, social media styling guides, and collaborations with designers, ensuring higher consumer engagement across younger demographics. Seasonal trends, such as layering during winter or pairing hosiery with open footwear in transitional weather, further fuel product demand across metropolitan areas. Additionally, inclusivity in size offerings and nude shade diversity have broadened market reach among women across ethnicities and body types. Hosiery is increasingly positioned as a wardrobe essential rather than a niche item, particularly among professionals, performers, and active consumers. In 2025, the Australian tights and leggings market is projected to generate a revenue of AUD 217.48 Million (about USD 142.4 Million), with a steady annual growth rate of 0.73% through 2029. The average revenue per capita in the market is expected to reach AUD 8.06 (approximately USD 5.31), with the volume of tights and leggings estimated to reach 17.9 million units by 2029. The growing fusion of fashion with utility and comfort is strongly influencing purchasing decisions and long-term brand loyalty. These multifaceted shifts collectively support Australia hosiery market growth as brands adapt their portfolios to evolving wearability standards and consumer lifestyle needs.

Health and Wellness Trends Driving Functional Hosiery Demand

The rising focus on personal health and wellness across Australia has fueled interest in medical-grade and performance-enhancing hosiery. Compression stockings, widely used to improve circulation, reduce fatigue, and manage venous conditions, are gaining acceptance beyond clinical use. A study revealed that compressive pantyhose (CP), with a pressure of 20–30 mmHg and made of 73% polyamide and 27% elastane, showed no significant decrease in performance in the Standing Heel-Rise Test (SHRT), where participants performed 30.2 ± 6.0 repetitions. In comparison, placebo pantyhose (PLA), made of 85% polyamide and 15% elastane, showed a significant decrease to 22.9 ± 6.3 repetitions at 30 minutes post-test. Athletes, travelers, nurses, and pregnant women are adopting functional hosiery for daily use, contributing to segment diversification. Pharmacies and health-focused retail chains now offer varied compression levels, styles, and materials catering to both therapeutic and preventive needs. Health professionals increasingly recommend compression hosiery to mitigate swelling and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially for aging populations and sedentary workers. Marketing efforts have shifted toward positioning hosiery as a wellness accessory, emphasizing ergonomic fit, comfort bands, and targeted support zones. Consumer education, through both healthcare providers and online channels, is also helping overcome misconceptions about compression wear being exclusively medical. Product development is converging with wellness goals, driving innovations in seamless knitting, anti-microbial fabrics, and smart textiles embedded with biometric sensors. This fusion of comfort, technology, and healthcare functionality is redefining hosiery’s role beyond fashion and performance, unlocking new market segments across Australia.

Australia Hosiery Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use.

Type Insights:

• Sheer
• Non-Sheer

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes sheer and non-sheer hosiery products.

End Use Insights:

• Men
• Women

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use. This includes hosiery products for men and women.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Hosiery Market News:

• On July 25, 2024, Victoria’s Secret announced the opening of its third full-assortment store in Melbourne, Australia, located at the Highpoint Shopping Centre. The new store will feature an open-concept layout, enhanced fitting rooms, and offer a range of products including bras, panties, sleepwear, hosiery and beauty items. This expansion follows the brand's 2023 flagship store opening at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast, marking a significant growth in Victoria’s Secret's retail presence in the Australian market.

Australia Hosiery Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia hosiery market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia hosiery market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia hosiery market on the basis of end use?
• What is the breakup of the Australia hosiery market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia hosiery market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia hosiery market?
• What is the structure of the Australia hosiery market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia hosiery market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia hosiery market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia hosiery market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia hosiery industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.