According to a new report by UnivDatos, the India Second-Hand Apparel Market is expected to reach USD Million in 2033 by growing at a CAGR of 13.20% during the forecast period (2025-2033). The increasing fashion sensitivity, rising environmental consciousness, and the use of advanced technology such as smartphones are enhancing the demand for second-hand apparel in India among youth. The goods’ low cost, added to the emergence of the thrift culture via social networking sites, is further boosting market growth. Moreover, permanent industry applicability is the power that drives the call for circular economy practices.

Key Highlights of the Report:

Ø Market Growth Momentum: This market of second-hand apparel is expanding in India due to increased consumption, affordable fashion products, and consciousness among the young generation consumers.

Ø Digital Resale Expansion: With the rising development of various e-commerce communities and up-selling mobile applications, the second-hand clothes market has shifted to be conducted through those online platforms and mobile applications, majorly in the metro and tier 2 cities.

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Ø Youth-Led Thrift Culture: It has been seen that Gen Z and millennials are highly active factors in the market with their preference for social media trends, fashion influencers, and the consumption of the concept of resale brands.

Ø Urban Dominance, Western Growth: With more RTAs established in the North region, this area is ahead of the West region, which, however, has shown a higher growth rate in recent years due to the rising popularity of online shopping among Indian consumers and their growing awareness of the ‘green’ fashion.

Ø Emerging Organized Players: This trend is proving highly rationalized by niche resale brands & startups to establish trust through ‘collections, ’ hygiene, & digital assurance.

This market is set for further expansion as consumers continue to seek affordable and sustainable wear, especially in second-hand apparel. The following are some of the trends considered that will help increase the consumer adoption rate even more: Tier two and tier three cities have a lot of opportunities to grow on the scale. From now on, further investments in sortation technologies based on artificial intelligence, regular cooperation with representatives of significant online communities, and the development of localized delivery solutions will dictate the key trends.

Driver: Rapid Growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities

The second-hand apparel industry in the country, especially the online second-hand apparel market, is expanding in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, with increased internet usage, affordability, and a growing fashion conscience among young people. According to the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), in 2024, rural areas had more internet users as compared to urban areas. They claim that around  55% of India’s Internet users come from the rural and other tier II and below cities and thus can access online thrift. Even online market companies and many other local second-hand clothing pages get 30-40% traffic generated from non-metro cities. These markets entail consumers adopting used or cheap branded and quality wearable apparel, hence boosting the market outside the metros. This change is also caused by the increased concern for sustainability and the use of digital payments.

According to the report, the impact of Second-Hand Apparel has been identified to be high for the West India area. Some of how this impact has been felt include:

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West India is expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2033). West India, especially Mumbai and Pune, are two platforms that are moving towards the purchase of luxuries and organized second-hand clothes. The market has a young and fashion-conscious populace who are also on social media, making them receptive to ideas such as branded thrift and streetwear. This niche is attracting both startups and online platforms to invest in luxury resale and vintage fashion. The ancestral location of inexpensive shops is also found in Mumbai, which sets the pace for other cities. It is assisted by using awareness of increased sustainability and economic fashion.

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