UK CPIH basket weight: clothing and footwear
UK CPIH basket weight: clothing and footwear stood at 44.8 parts per 1000 in 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1988 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIH basket, all items | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| CPIH weight by division | |||||||||||
| Clothing and footwear | 44.8 | 48.12 | 47.31 | 48 | 49 | 59 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 58 |
Understanding UK CPIH basket weight: clothing and footwear
Garments, shoes, repair charges, and rental items form this division's share of consumer expenditure across the United Kingdom. Distinct from standard consumer price indices, the calculation incorporates owner occupiers' housing costs, which proportionally reduces the allocation for non-housing categories such as apparel compared to other headline baskets. The division includes accessories and dry-cleaning services alongside standard garments.
Annual updates reflect shifting household purchasing patterns captured through large-scale expenditure surveys. Comparisons over long time horizons require caution due to methodological adjustments in quality-adjustment techniques and shifts in retail channels. Seasonal discounting in fashion sectors affects monthly price movements, but the assigned weighting remains fixed throughout the calendar year regardless of seasonal spending shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does this clothing share differ from standard consumer price index allocations?
- The inclusion of owner occupiers' housing costs across the wider index dilutes the proportional shares of all non-housing divisions.
- How often is this apparel proportion updated?
- Proportions are revised annually to reflect changes in household expenditure patterns gathered from surveys.
- Does seasonal fashion discounting alter this weighting value?
- No, the weighting factor remains constant through the year while underlying prices fluctuate monthly.