Europe: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by +41.3% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Europe

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -17.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports in Europe

Exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to X pairs in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +60.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum 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. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained 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) represented the key exporters of footwear with uppers of textile materials, together making up 75% of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X pairs), Austria (X pairs), Belarus (X pairs), Hungary (X pairs) and Belgium (X pairs) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +40.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 54% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Greece and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per pair, remaining stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +63.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then fell slightly 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 Europe

In 2022, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials in Europe skyrocketed to X pairs, growing by 16% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +119.0% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of footwear with uppers of textile materials, namely Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, the Netherlands and Greece, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X pairs), Romania (X pairs), Austria (X pairs) and Portugal (X pairs) - together made up 8.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports. The UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

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 Europe amounted to $X per pair, standing approx. at the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +54.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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