Poland: Athletic Footwear Market 2025

Athletic Footwear Market Size in Poland

The Polish athletic footwear market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +28.6% against 2019 indices. Athletic footwear consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Athletic Footwear Production in Poland

In value terms, athletic footwear production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Athletic footwear production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Athletic Footwear Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of athletic footwear decreased by -10.2% to X pairs, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 233%. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, athletic footwear exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. 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) was the main destination for athletic footwear exports from Poland, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, athletic footwear exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X pairs), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +69.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+46.0% per year) and Romania (+68.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for athletic footwear exports from Poland, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +68.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+76.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+53.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average athletic footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, waning by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per pair, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Athletic Footwear Imports

Imports into Poland

Athletic footwear imports into Poland stood at X pairs in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, athletic footwear imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 104%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), Vietnam (X pairs) and Indonesia (X pairs) were the main suppliers of athletic footwear imports to Poland, together comprising 71% of total imports. Germany, Myanmar, Cambodia, Italy and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +122.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest athletic footwear suppliers to Poland, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Cambodia, Italy, Myanmar and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +116.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average athletic footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, with a decrease of -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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