USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market is estimated to reach USD 91.48 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 12.53%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. Clothes or any other kind of apparel that has been previously owned by someone else is referred to as second hand clothing. Generally speaking, it is purchased or sold for less than the full retail cost. You can find used clothing at locations like thrift stores, consignment shops, and internet markets.
- In 2021: Etsy, a website that sells vintage and handcrafted goods, bought Depop. Through this acquisition, Depop gained access to Etsy's clientele and resources, allowing it to develop and grow its marketplace for used clothing.
- In 2020: The RealReal introduced the "RealReal Remade" project, emphasising upcycling and ecological fashion. Utilising recycled fabrics, the company collaborated with high-end labels such as Stella McCartney and Gucci to produce limited-edition designs that showcased their dedication to ecological sustainability.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
The second-hand apparel market in the United States and Canada has experienced substantial growth in recent years, propelled by factors such as environmental consciousness, cost-effectiveness, and a desire for distinctive fashion. The surge is closely linked to the transformative impact of e-commerce on the shopping landscape, with an increasing number of consumers globally preferring online channels. Subscription models, home delivery, and various perks contribute to this shift. E-commerce structures, including product ratings, enable merchants to analyze consumer behavior, identify trends, and tailor products to meet evolving needs. Notable online platforms such as ThredUp, Poshmark, eBay, and physical thrift stores play a pivotal role in facilitating the trade of second-hand clothing. Sustainability and the circular economy are key drivers of consumer interest, particularly among Gen Z and millennials. Recognizing this, traditional retailers and fashion brands are integrating the second-hand market into their business models.
However, the lack of transparency between buyers and sellers and the lack of knowledge about clothing quality also hinder the expansion of the second-hand apparel market. The market has also been challenged by the absence of standardised pricing structures and a well-organized platform for the same. Ensuring quality control and tackling the stigma attached to wearing used clothes are further challenges. Despite these obstacles, the market is expected to expand going forward as more individuals choose economical and ecological second-hand clothing as a fashion option.
Market Competitive Landscape
The second-hand apparel market in the United States and Canada is very competitive, with both well-established firms and up-and-coming internet platforms. With more fashion labels and traditional stores entering the second-hand market to provide customers more options, the sector is becoming more competitive. The players are putting more of an emphasis on collaborations and partnerships in addition to improving their product offerings. To increase their market share, major players focus on new launches, mergers, and acquisitions. The major players in the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel market include: ASOS Marketplace, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads Trading, Depop, Goodwill Industries, Grailed, Mercari, Poshmark, Rebag, Salvation Army, The RealReal, ThredUP, Tradesy, Vestiaire Collective, Others.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2019-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2022 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Product Type, By Sector, By Consumer Orientation, By Sales Channel
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| Regions covered | USA and Canada
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| Companies Covered | ASOS Marketplace, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads Trading, Depop, Goodwill Industries, Grailed, Mercari, Poshmark, Rebag, Salvation Army, The RealReal, ThredUP, Tradesy, Vestiaire Collective, Others |
COVID-19 Impact on USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions to the second-hand clothing sector in the USA and Canada, including the closing of physical establishments. However, the market swiftly adjusted, moving towards internet sales and putting more of an emphasis on sustainability. Due to their affordability, online platforms took over as the main means of conducting business, and thrift stores saw an increase in popularity. The pandemic also encouraged people to give items and undertake wardrobe cleanouts, which increased the amount of used clothing available on the market. In addition, the market showed resilience and adaptability in the face of the pandemic's initial problems, and there was room for long-term adjustments towards online and sustainable buying.
Key Target Audience:
- Budget-Conscious Shoppers
- College Students
- Eco-conscious Consumers
- Fashion Enthusiasts
- Online Shoppers:
- Socially Conscious Consumers
- Vintage Collectors
- Others
Our in-depth analysis of the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market includes the following segments:
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By Product Type:
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Dresses & Tops
Jeans & Pants
Shirts & T-shirts
Sweaters, Coats & Jackets
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By Sector:
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Resale
Traditional Thrift Stores & Donations
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By Consumer Orientation:
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Kids
Men
Women
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By Sales Channel:
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Direct Sales
Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Online Retailers
Thrift Stores/Resale Stores
Other Sales Channel
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size (FY’2023-FY’2033)
- Overview of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Segmentation of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market By Product Type (Dresses & Tops, Jeans & Pants, Shirts & T-shirts, Sweaters, Coats & Jackets, Others)
- Segmentation of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market By Sector (Resale, Traditional Thrift Stores & Donations)
- Segmentation of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market By Consumer Orientation (Kids, Men, Women)
- Segmentation of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Online Retailers, Thrift Stores/Resale Stores, Other Sales Channel)
- Statistical Snap of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Expansion Analysis of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Problems and Obstacles in USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Competitive Landscape in the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Details on Current Investment in USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Competitive Analysis of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- Prominent Players in the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- SWOT Analysis of USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
- USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2023-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data Source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market
7. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Product Type (USD Million)
7.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Value Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2023-2033
7.2. Dresses & Tops
7.3. Jeans & Pants
7.4. Shirts & T-shirts
7.5. Sweaters, Coats & Jackets
7.6. Others
8. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Sector (USD Million)
8.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Value Share and Forecast, By Sector, 2023-2033
8.2. Resale
8.3. Traditional Thrift Stores & Donations
9. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Consumer Orientation (USD Million)
9.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Value Share and Forecast, By Consumer Orientation, 2023-2033
9.2. Kids
9.3. Men
9.4. Women
10. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Sales Channel (USD Million)
10.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Value Share and Forecast, By Sales Channel, 2023-2033
10.2. Direct Sales
10.3. Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
10.4. Online Retailers
10.5. Thrift Stores/Resale Stores
10.6. Other Sales Channel
11. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Forecast, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
11.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share
12. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Product Type, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
12.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Product Type (2019-2026)
12.2. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Product Type (2027-2033)
13. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Sector, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
13.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Sector (2019-2026)
13.2. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Sector (2027-2033)
14. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Consumer Orientation, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
14.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Consumer Orientation (2019-2026)
14.2. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Consumer Orientation (2027-2033)
15. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Sales Channel, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
15.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Sales Channel (2019-2026)
15.2. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Sales Channel (2027-2033)
16. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market, By Region, 2019-2033 (USD Million)
16.1. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Region (2019-2026)
16.2. USA and Canada Second-hand Apparel Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
16.3. Canada
16.4. USA
17. Company Profile
17.1. ASOS Marketplace
17.1.1. Company details
17.1.2. Financial outlook
17.1.3. Product summary
17.1.4. Recent developments
17.2. Buffalo Exchange
17.2.1. Company details
17.2.2. Financial outlook
17.2.3. Product summary
17.2.4. Recent developments
17.3. Buffalo Exchange
17.3.1. Company details
17.3.2. Financial outlook
17.3.3. Product summary
17.3.4. Recent developments
17.4. Crossroads Trading
17.4.1. Company details
17.4.2. Financial outlook
17.4.3. Product summary
17.4.4. Recent developments
17.5. Depop
17.5.1. Company details
17.5.2. Financial outlook
17.5.3. Product summary
17.5.4. Recent developments
17.6. Goodwill Industries
17.6.1. Company details
17.6.2. Financial outlook
17.6.3. Product summary
17.6.4. Recent developments
17.7. Grailed
17.7.1. Company details
17.7.2. Financial outlook
17.7.3. Product summary
17.7.4. Recent developments
17.8. Mercari
17.8.1. Company details
17.8.2. Financial outlook
17.8.3. Product summary
17.8.4. Recent developments
17.9. Poshmark
17.9.1. Company details
17.9.2. Financial outlook
17.9.3. Product summary
17.9.4. Recent developments
17.10. Rebag
17.10.1. Company details
17.10.2. Financial outlook
17.10.3. Product summary
17.10.4. Recent developments
17.11. Salvation Army
17.11.1. Company details
17.11.2. Financial outlook
17.11.3. Product summary
17.11.4. Recent developments
17.12. The RealReal
17.12.1. Company details
17.12.2. Financial outlook
17.12.3. Product summary
17.12.4. Recent developments
17.13. ThredUP
17.13.1. Company details
17.13.2. Financial outlook
17.13.3. Product summary
17.13.4. Recent developments
17.14. Tradesy
17.14.1. Company details
17.14.2. Financial outlook
17.14.3. Product summary
17.14.4. Recent developments
17.15. Vestiaire Collective
17.15.1. Company details
17.15.2. Financial outlook
17.15.3. Product summary
17.15.4. Recent developments
17.16. Others
18. List of Abbreviations
19. Reference Links
20. Conclusion
21. Research Scope
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