France: Leather Footwear Market 2022

Leather Footwear Market Size in France

For the third year in a row, the French leather footwear market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2017. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. France consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leather Footwear Production in France

In value terms, leather footwear production contracted to $X in 2017 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, production remained at a lower figure.

Leather Footwear Exports

Exports from France

In 2017, shipments abroad of leather footwear increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. France exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, leather footwear exports rose notably to $X in 2017. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. France exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporter of leather footwear in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for X pairs, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), India (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Portugal (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs), Hong Kong SAR (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Indonesia (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of leather footwear. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), India (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Spain and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%), Belgium (-X%), Indonesia (-X%) and Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Indonesia (-X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2017, the leather footwear export price in France amounted to $X per pair, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. France export price peaked at $X per pair in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Footwear Imports

Imports into France

In 2017, approx. X pairs of leather footwear were imported into France; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X pairs. from 2012 to 2017, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather footwear imports rose modestly to $X in 2017. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. France imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, the United States (X pairs), distantly followed by Germany (X pairs), the UK (X pairs) and Italy (X pairs) were the largest importers of leather footwear, together committing X% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs), Russia (X pairs), Japan (X pairs), China (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), Canada (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the biggest increases were in China, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leather footwear into France, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In the United States, leather footwear imports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The leather footwear import price in France stood at $X per pair in 2017, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. France import price peaked at $X per pair in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest price was China ($X per pair), while Poland ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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