The India kids innerwear market size reached USD 2.56 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.08 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.30% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding due to rising disposable incomes, increasing awareness of branded and quality apparel among parents, and the expanding influence of e-commerce. Additionally, growing urbanization and the rising demand for comfortable, skin-friendly fabrics are pushing brands to innovate in style, fit, and functionality, which is also catalyzing the market growth.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 2.56 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 5.08 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 7.30% |
Rising Disposable Incomes and Changing Consumer Preferences
The elevating levels of disposable incomes among Indian middle-class families are driving a noticeable shift in consumer behavior, particularly within the kids' innerwear segment. In FY 2023–24, India's per capita disposable income reached approximately INR 2.14 lakh, marking an 8% year-on-year increase. This financial growth has enabled parents to spend more on their children's apparel, especially innerwear. Per capita expenditure increased from INR 3,900 in early 2023 to INR 6,400 by the end of the year, indicating an increasing preference for discretionary spending on clothes. As a consequence of increased knowledge about comfort, hygiene, and style, demand for high-quality, branded children's innerwear has risen dramatically. Parents are increasingly likely to pick goods produced from skin-friendly materials with appealing patterns that reflect current fashion trends. In response, brands are innovating to match these changing preferences, accelerating market growth.
Expansion of E-commerce and Online Retail Channels
The rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms has transformed India’s retail landscape, significantly boosting the kids' innerwear market. In FY 2024, online innerwear sales surged by over 80% compared to the previous year, reflecting a strong consumer shift toward digital purchasing channels. This growth is not limited to metropolitan areas; consumers across more than 340 cities, including tier-2 and tier-3 hubs like Jaipur, Lucknow, and Patna, are increasingly turning to e-commerce for their innerwear needs. Notably, order volumes in tier-2 and tier-3 cities jumped by over 75% and 80% respectively over this period, underscoring rising digital adoption and trust in online shopping among consumers in smaller towns. The convenience of exploring a broad selection of products, accessing multiple brands, and benefiting from competitive pricing has made e-commerce an appealing choice for parents seeking quality innerwear for their children. Enhanced digital payment options and streamlined logistics have further fueled this transition. In response, brands are strengthening their online presence with features like detailed size guides, product descriptions, and customer reviews to support informed buying decisions.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, age group, gender, and distribution channel.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes underwear, undershirts, sleepwear, and thermals.
Age Group Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group have also been provided in the report. This includes infants (0-2 years), toddlers (2-4 years), and young children (4-12 years).
Gender Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the gender. This includes boys and girls.
Distribution Channel Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes online platforms, specialty stores, supermarkets, and department stores.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Underwear, Undershirts, Sleepwear, Thermals |
Age Groups Covered | Infants (0-2 Years), Toddlers (2-4 Years), Young Children (4-12 Years) |
Genders Covered | Boys, Girls |
Distribution Channels Covered | Online Platforms, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets, Department Stores |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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