EU: Athletic Footwear Market 2025

Athletic Footwear Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU athletic footwear market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Athletic Footwear Production in the EU

In value terms, athletic footwear production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 175%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Athletic Footwear Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of athletic footwear decreased by -5.3% to X pairs, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X pairs. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, athletic footwear exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X pairs) and Belgium (X pairs) were the largest exporters of athletic footwear in 2022, amounting to approx. 30% and 25% of total exports, respectively. France (X pairs) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs). All these countries together held near 28% share of total exports. Spain (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 66% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +42.8%, saw 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, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair, and then declined 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 Belgium ($X per pair), while Spain ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Athletic Footwear Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of athletic footwear imported in the European Union expanded sharply to X pairs, with an increase of 6.6% against 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +123.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, athletic footwear imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the major importing country with an import of around X pairs, which amounted to 31% of total imports. It was distantly followed by France (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs), together generating a 47% share of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X pairs), Sweden (X pairs), Denmark (X pairs), Ireland (X pairs), the Czech Republic (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs) and Greece (X pairs) - each reached a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest athletic footwear importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Greece and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +28.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 the European Union stood at $X per pair in 2022, declining by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per pair) and Austria ($X per pair), while Belgium ($X per pair) and Spain ($X per pair) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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