Germany: Footwear Market Overview 2020

Footwear Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the footwear market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Footwear consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Production in Germany

In value terms, footwear production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, footwear production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, footwear production reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, footwear production growth remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, approx. X pairs of footwear were exported from Germany; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, footwear exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, footwear exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, footwear exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, footwear exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Austria (X pairs) were the main destinations of footwear exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear exported from Germany were Poland ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Russia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Italy recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for footwear attained their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Footwear Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the footwear imports into Germany totaled X pairs, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, footwear imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, footwear imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, footwear imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, footwear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Viet Nam (X pairs), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X pairs), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear to Germany, comprising X% of total footwear imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the footwear import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for footwear attained their peak figure at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform