World - Footwear - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Footwear - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Waterproof footwear market

Waterproof footwear market: get access to the most recent datasets featured by an Ai-driven market research tool. Datasets include companies, trade, imports, consumption, production, exports, market prices, and market size. Here is a breakdown by region, including Latin America, the U.K., EU, the Middle East, China, Africa, Russia, and the U.S. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Waterproof Footwear - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Brazil
2China
3Japan
4Pakistan
5Indonesia

In value terms, Brazil led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China. It was followed by Japan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled +7.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (+8.0% per year) and Japan (-4.7% per year).

Waterproof Footwear Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Kenya1943213419720.7%
Ecuador229321852223-1.5%
Guatemala297629042886-1.5%
Russia322235053090-2.1%
Uzbekistan20452696320125.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina490744143254-18.6%
Portugal674260034039-22.6%
China607863115801-2.3%
Italy811384067987-0.8%
Vietnam173921588613137-13.1%
France1269214526143066.2%
Average6678697867110.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($14,306 per ton), while Kenya ($1,972 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Germany8773902995984.6%
Canada7947947388605.6%
United Kingdom8069839183781.9%
Italy67436254837111.4%
United States956290648027-8.4%
Hong Kong SAR906593748024-5.9%
France7567648579422.4%
Japan620461286076-1.0%
Netherlands563557725606-0.3%
South Korea569767194673-9.4%
Saudi Arabia475853254471-3.1%
Colombia281526962394-7.8%
Peru2306239623420.8%
Average667767386578-0.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,598 per ton), while Peru ($2,342 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waterproof Footwear - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.20.20.1-15.5%
Japan0.10.10.1-15.5%
Germany0.10.080.08-8.1%
United Kingdom0.090.080.07-14.3%
Italy0.030.030.0631.7%

In value terms, the United States ($113M), Japan ($100M) and Germany ($83M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 28% share of global imports. The UK, Italy, France, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Italy saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waterproof Footwear - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China0.60.60.5-8.6%
Italy0.10.10.1-2.3%
France0.060.060.05-3.6%
Vietnam0.020.030.0456.0%
Portugal0.020.020.022.0%

In value terms, China ($520M) remains the largest waterproof footwear supplier worldwide, comprising 43% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($95M), with a 7.9% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 4.4% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -8.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-2.3% per year) and France (-3.6% per year).

Waterproof Footwear - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for waterproof footwear worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Waterproof Footwear - Top Companies

Nike, Inc., adidas AG, Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, Skechers U.S.A., Inc., ASICS CORPORATION, Reebok International Ltd., Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Taekwang Co, Ltd, Steven Madden, Ltd., POUYUEN VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, TOD'S SPA, Alpargatas S A, Chang Shin Inc., GEOX SPA, Crocs, Inc., SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SPA, C. & J. Clark America, Inc., Nike Usa, Inc., MIDORI ANZEN CO., LTD.

Waterproof Footwear - Product Coverage

  • HS 640192 - Footwear; waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)
  • HS 640199 - Footwear; waterproof, n.e.s. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global waterproof footwear market. 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 15201100 - Waterproof footwear, with uppers in rubber or plastics (excluding incorporating a protective metal toecap)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

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

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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