Benelux: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Benelux

The Benelux market for footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 52% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Benelux

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 278%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials in Benelux reduced dramatically to X pairs, waning by -48.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X pairs. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X pairs) represented the major exporter of footwear with uppers of textile materials, generating 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X pairs), constituting a 17% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the footwear with uppers of textile materials exports, with a CAGR of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+31 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-31.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier in Benelux, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +9.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per pair in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 24%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per pair), while Belgium stood at $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%).

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials, when their volume decreased by -21.7% to X pairs. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X pairs) was the major importer of footwear with uppers of textile materials, comprising 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X pairs), creating a 23% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the footwear with uppers of textile materials imports, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+17 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-17.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear with uppers of textile materials in Benelux, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per pair, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by +81.0% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per pair), while Belgium amounted to $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform