EU: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +50.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in the EU

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports in the EU

For the seventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials, which increased by 1.7% to X pairs in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +70.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reached $X in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X pairs), distantly followed by Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), France (X pairs), Greece (X pairs), Poland (X pairs) and the Czech Republic (X pairs) were the major exporters of footwear with uppers of textile materials, together generating 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 57% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main exporting countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +33.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per pair in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +62.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per pair in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per pair), while Greece ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear with uppers of textile materials were imported in the European Union; picking up by 22% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X pairs), France (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), Poland (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Greece (X pairs) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X pairs), Romania (X pairs), Austria (X pairs), Portugal (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs) and Hungary (X pairs) - together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 49% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per pair, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +55.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per pair), while Greece ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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