Italy - Footwear - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn 2023, Italian Footwear Export Surges to $12.3 Billion
Italy Footwear Exports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of footwear, when their volume decreased by -11.8% to 162M pairs. Overall, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 187M pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, footwear exports rose sharply to $12.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Footwear in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| France | 1,517 | 1,562 | 1,264 | 1,250 | 1,300 | 1,474 | 1,542 | 1,282 | 1,653 | 1,851 | 2,324 |
| Switzerland | 863 | 935 | 929 | 1,071 | 1,313 | 1,603 | 1,940 | 1,850 | 2,196 | 1,981 | 1,463 |
| United States | 976 | 1,069 | 1,044 | 988 | 948 | 987 | 1,019 | 714 | 1,097 | 1,492 | 1,430 |
| Germany | 959 | 1,033 | 858 | 866 | 878 | 916 | 883 | 775 | 954 | 1,020 | 1,083 |
| China | 233 | 255 | 252 | 246 | 264 | 324 | 331 | 338 | 470 | 563 | 691 |
| Spain | 275 | 299 | 266 | 291 | 300 | 319 | 323 | 266 | 327 | 376 | 450 |
| United Kingdom | 548 | 607 | 547 | 575 | 596 | 650 | 682 | 506 | 411 | 439 | 438 |
| Russia | 826 | 636 | 361 | 343 | 411 | 382 | 322 | 285 | 312 | 223 | 299 |
| Others | 3,264 | 3,400 | 2,887 | 2,957 | 2,998 | 3,166 | 3,031 | 2,572 | 3,146 | 3,621 | 4,117 |
| Total | 9,461 | 9,795 | 8,408 | 8,587 | 9,008 | 9,822 | 10,074 | 8,587 | 10,567 | 11,566 | 12,296 |
Exports by Country
France (32M pairs), Germany (23M pairs) and the United States (14M pairs) were the main destinations of footwear exports from Italy, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Switzerland, Spain, the UK, Russia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for footwear exported from Italy were France ($2.3B), Switzerland ($1.5B) and the United States ($1.4B), with a combined 42% share of total exports. Germany, China, Spain, the UK and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
China, with a CAGR of +11.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Leather footwear (75M pairs), footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap (43M pairs) and footwear with uppers of textile materials (35M pairs) were the main products of footwear exports from Italy, together accounting for 94% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by footwear with uppers of textile materials (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, leather footwear ($8.6B) remains the largest type of footwear exported from Italy, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by footwear with uppers of textile materials ($2.5B), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, with a 9.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the value of leather footwear exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: footwear with uppers of textile materials (+14.7% per year) and footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap (+8.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the footwear price amounted to $76 per pair (FOB, Italy), rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($149 per pair), while the average price for exports to Greece ($32 per pair) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the footwear market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 15201444 - Slippers and other indoor footwear (including dancing and bedroom slippers, mules) with uppers of textile materials
- Prodcom 15201445 - Footwear with rubber, plastic or leather outer soles and textile uppers (excluding slippers and other indoor footwear, sports footwear)
- Prodcom 15201446 - Footwear with textile uppers (excluding slippers and other indoor footwear as well as footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather)
- Prodcom 15201330 - Footwear with a wooden base and leather uppers (including clogs) (excluding with an inner sole or a protective metal toecap)
- Prodcom 15201351 - Men
- Prodcom 15201352 - Women
- Prodcom 15201353 - Children
- Prodcom 15201361 - Men
- Prodcom 15201362 - Women
- Prodcom 15201363 - Children
- Prodcom 15201370 - Slippers and other indoor footwear with rubber, plastic or leather outer soles and leather uppers (including dancing and bedroom slippers, mules)
- Prodcom 15201380 - Footwear with wood, cork or other outer soles and leather uppers (excluding outer soles of rubber, plastics or leather)
- Prodcom 15201210 - Sandals with rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (including thong-type sandals, flip flops)
- Prodcom 15201231 - Town footwear with rubber or plastic uppers
- Prodcom 15201237 - Slippers and other indoor footwear with rubber or plastic outer soles and plastic uppers (including bedroom and dancing slippers, mules)
- Prodcom 15201100 - Waterproof footwear, with uppers in rubber or plastics (excluding incorporating a protective metal toecap)
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
