Ireland: Footwear Treatments Market 2025

Footwear Treatments Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish footwear treatments market decreased by -18.1% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Treatments Production in Ireland

In value terms, footwear treatments production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 158%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Footwear Treatments Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polishes and creams for footwear or leather, when their volume decreased by -40.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, footwear treatments exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 310% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of footwear treatments exports from Ireland, together comprising 71% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Canada, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +411.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear treatments exported from Ireland worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, Norway, Canada, Spain, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +336.5%, 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 average footwear treatments export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Footwear Treatments Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of polishes and creams for footwear or leather were imported into Ireland; stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, footwear treatments imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of footwear treatments to Ireland, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, footwear treatments imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at -18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.2% per year) and Turkey (+47.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polishes and creams for footwear or leather to Ireland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled -5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.2% per year) and South Africa (+489.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average footwear treatments import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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