Eastern Europe: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2025

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Eastern Europe

The East European market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap decreased by -3.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the largest exporters of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Eastern Europe, together generating 60% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by the Czech Republic (6.9%), Hungary (5.3%) and Russia (4.9%). Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.9% share.

In Poland, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap expanded at an average annual rate of +24.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Slovakia (+6.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Eastern Europe rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of 7.7% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importer of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 45% of total imports in 2021. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Belarus (9.3%), Hungary (5.5%), Slovakia (5.1%) and Ukraine (5%). Romania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+38.6%), Hungary (+8.5%), Poland (+7.4%), Romania (+2.8%) and Slovakia (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +38.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ukraine (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+9.3 p.p.), Belarus (+8.9 p.p.) and Hungary (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ukraine and Russia saw its share reduced by -6.2% and -7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Hungary, Ukraine and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +22.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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