Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#11 In EuropeBusiness
#15 In EuropeEmployees
#15 In EuropeWages
#11 In EuropeClothing, textiles and footwear wholesalers’ revenue is forecast to edge upward at a compound annual rate of 3.2% over the five years through 2025 to €300.3 billion, including an estimated climb of 0.8% in 2025, and the average profit margin is expected to reach 6.7%. The shift to online retail, led by giants like Amazon and eBay, has shocked wholesalers' revenue, as these e-retailers source directly from manufacturers. Now forced to innovate, wholesalers are building stronger ties with manufacturers and adopting advanced supply chain practices to stay relevant. However, price reductions to prevent wholesale bypass have hit profit. However, wholesalers are looking for new growth opportunities in artificial intelligence. Across Europe, businesses use AI to manage inventory, predict demand, and improve logistics. This technology helps fashion wholesalers reduce warehouse and transport costs, while reaching buyers worldwide through digital catalogues and online showrooms. Leading retailers like Zara demonstrate the potential of in-house AI, but most wholesalers don’t have the resources to develop these tools themselves. Instead, they partner with established tech companies to automate routine tasks, allowing their staff to focus on higher-value work and driving revenue growth.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium
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2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium in 2025?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium is €9.3bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium in 2025?
There are 1,766 businesses in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What does the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium include?
Clothing and Footwear are part of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium.
How competitive is the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry wholesales clothing, textiles and footwear, including sports clothing and accessories like gloves and ties. It distributes these goods to retailers and other entities for resale.
Related Terms
WHOLESALE BYPASS E-COMMERCE VERTICALLY INTEGRATEDWhat's included in this industry?
ClothingFootwearTextilesFur products and other accessoriesCompanies
Industry Code
4641 - Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Consistent demand continues to drive revenue growth in women's wear. Affordable fast fashion also holds its place as a strong and reliable leader in the market.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Competition is intense, lowering concentration. Numerous small businesses within the industry compete against each other and face pressure from external competitors like online retailers, leading to low market share concentration.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Businesses must comply with the EU GDPR for data handling. This includes having a detailed website statement about data protection and nominating a contactable data protection officer.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The wholesale industry faces intense competition and cost pressures. As digitalisation boosts competition and purchase and warehousing costs soar, wholesalers benefit from meeting rising demand for durable, sustainable fashion.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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