In 2022, Adidas produced 482 million units of apparel; same as the previous year. The Germany based brand is a leading manufacturer of sports shoes and apparel. Its total net sales in 2022 reached 22.5 billion Euros. Adidas sells three types of products including sports shoes, apparel and hardware. Apparel is the second largest product category based on net sales. Adidas has outsourced nearly all its production to external suppliers. In 2022, Cambodia accounted for 22% of the company’s production of apparel followed by China and Vietnam at 17% each.
Apparel Production of Adidas in million units 2013 – 2022
| Year | Apparel (Million Units) |
| 2022 | 482 |
| 2021 | 482 |
| 2020 | 465 |
| 2019 | 528 |
| 2018 | 457 |
| 2017 | 404 |
| 2016 | 382 |
| 2015 | 364 |
| 2014 | 309 |
| 2013 | 292 |
2021: Adidas has outsourced most of its manufacturing to external suppliers, which are mostly located in Asian countries. The company sourced 96% of its footwear from its suppliers based in Asia in 2021 and 91% of the total apparel volume. Cambodia was its largest apparel producing company in 2021, which manufactured 21% of Adidas apparel in 2021, followed by China 20% and Vietnam 15%. Apparel production at Adidas increased in 2021 compared to 2020 while footwear production decreased. The company manufactured 482 million units of apparel in 2021 compared to 465 million units in 2020.
Adidas is a leading brand of sports shoes, apparel and hardware, based in Germany.
Apparel production by Adidas grew to 528 million units in 2019 compared to 457 million units in 2018.
Apparel production at Adidas grew to 457 million units in 2018 from 404 million units in 2017.
Adidas is a leading global brand of sports shoes and apparel. The company is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It makes and sells footwear, apparel and hardware. Adidas has established a global distribution network of 66 distribution centers of which 23 are owned and operated by the company itself and 43 by its logistics partners.