Eastern Europe: Athletic Footwear Market 2024

Athletic Footwear Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the East European athletic footwear market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: 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 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Athletic Footwear Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, athletic footwear production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Athletic Footwear Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of athletic footwear decreased by X% to X pairs, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, athletic footwear exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X pairs) was the major exporter of athletic footwear, achieving X% of total exports. Slovakia (X pairs) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%) and Hungary (X%). Bulgaria (X pairs) and Estonia (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the athletic footwear exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%), Estonia (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Bulgaria increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest athletic footwear supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

In Poland, athletic footwear exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per pair in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Estonia ($X per pair), while Hungary ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Athletic Footwear Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X pairs of athletic footwear were imported in Eastern Europe; falling by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, athletic footwear imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of around X pairs, which reached X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X pairs) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%). Bulgaria (X pairs) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the athletic footwear imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Russia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported athletic footwear in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per pair, flattening at the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 2022 figures, athletic footwear import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per pair), while Russia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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