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Footwear Prices in the United States

U.S. Footwear Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the footwear price amounted to $14 per pair (CIF, US), surging by 3.3% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 12% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($19 per pair), while the price for China ($9.5 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Footwear Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was leather footwear ($24 per pair), while the price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap ($9 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap (+6.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Footwear Imports

In August 2022, footwear imports into the United States rose slightly to 204M pairs, surging by 1.7% against the previous month's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 14% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 244M pairs. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, footwear imports expanded markedly to $2.8B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 18% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in August 2022.

U.S. Footwear Imports by Type

Footwear with uppers of textile materials (74M pairs), footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap (67M pairs) and leather footwear (60M pairs) were the main products of footwear imports to the United States, together accounting for 99% of total imports. These products were followed by waterproof footwear, which accounted for a further 0.9%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by waterproof footwear (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, leather footwear ($1.5B) constituted the largest type of footwear supplied to the United States, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by footwear with uppers of textile materials ($675M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, with a 22% share.

U.S. Footwear Imports by Country

In August 2022, China (131M pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear to the United States, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, footwear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (40M pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (11M pairs), with a 5.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+4.5% per month) and Indonesia (+1.4% per month).

In value terms, the largest footwear suppliers to the United States were China ($1.2B), Vietnam ($708M) and Indonesia ($174M), together comprising 77% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the footwear market in the U.S.. 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:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023