Footwear

In 2016, approx. 3.1M tonnes of footwear with textile uppers were imported worldwide; increasing by 5% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import increased by 8% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of rubber, plastic or leather Footwear imported worldwide amounted to 3M tonnes, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of rubber or plastic footwear imported worldwide stood at 5.2M tonnes, lowering by -2.3% against the previous year figure. In general, rubber or plastic footwear imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of 7% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global rubber or plastic footwear imports attained its maximum volume of 5.6M tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In 2016, the amount of waterproof footwear imported worldwide totaled 451K tonnes, remaining constant against the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of footwear with textile uppers exported worldwide amounted to 1.8M tonnes, ascending by 7% against the previous year level.

Global rubber, plastic or leather Footwear exports amounted to 1.5M tonnes in 2016, coming down by -4.8% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the global exports of rubber or plastic footwear totaled 3M tonnes, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year level.

Global waterproof footwear exports totaled 216K tonnes in 2016, declining by -4.4% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total exports volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, waterproof footwear exports decreased by -11.2% against its level of 2014. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, an increase of 33% y-o-y. Global waterproof footwear export peaked of 243K tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

The global training shoes market showed steady growth, rising from 2,665 million pairs in 2007 to 3,870 million pairs in 2015. From 2007 to 2015, it expanded with a CAGR of +4.8%.

Driven by the world population growth, global footwear market as a whole is projected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next nine years.

European footwear products, well-known for their quality and style, enjoy high demand both within the EU and across the globe. Although EU footwear production has traditionally been concentrated in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the number of footwear manufacturers in these countries has been on a downward path in recent years, transferred to economies with lower labor costs, such as China and India.

China dominates in global footwear production and trade. In 2013, China exported 68.6% of its total footwear output. Of this amount, 17.7% was supplied to the U. S., where Chinese footwear held an 81.1% share of total U.S. consumption.

In Italy, a country with a long tradition in producing women's hosiery, the output levels decreased by 5.9% annually from 2009-2013.

Chinese production of footwear illustrated gradual growth from 2007-2013. On average, footwear production increased by 6.9% annually.