What: Spain’s fashion spending in 2021 has surpassed 2020 with the high purchases of intimates and swimwear, although still lower than pre-pandemic.

Why it is important: Spanish 2021 textile consumption grew by 15.7% compared to 2020, but it was still 14.3% less than in 2019. Intimate apparel, both for men and women (up 15%), and hosiery (up 20%) led the recovery.

E-commerce has continued to grow and represents 20.8% of total consumption (in 2017 was at only 6%).

With these numbers, Spain is confident that fashion consumption will return to pre-pandemic levels as soon as social life fully recovers.

2021 Spain fashion consumption was led by Intimates and swimwear purchases