United Kingdom: Athletic Footwear Market Overview 2020

Athletic Footwear Market Size in the UK

In 2019, the UK athletic footwear market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Athletic Footwear Production in the UK

In value terms, athletic footwear production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The UK production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Athletic Footwear Exports

Exports from the UK

Athletic footwear exports from the UK surged to X pairs in 2019, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The UK exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, athletic footwear exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The UK exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X pairs) and Viet Nam (X pairs) represented roughly X% of total exports of athletic footwear in 2018. Germany (X pairs) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%). India (X pairs), the U.S. (X pairs) and France (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Viet Nam ($X) remains the largest athletic footwear supplier from the UK, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

In Viet Nam, athletic footwear exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The athletic footwear export price in the UK stood at $X per pair in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The UK export price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Athletic Footwear Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2019, supplies from abroad of athletic footwear decreased by -X% to X pairs, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X pairs in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, athletic footwear imports contracted modestly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The UK imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the major importer of athletic footwear in the world, with the volume of imports recording X pairs, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Germany (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs), Mexico (X pairs) and France (X pairs), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Japan (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), Canada (X pairs), South Korea (X pairs) and India (X pairs) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to athletic footwear imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, India (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%), South Korea (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Japan (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Spain (+X%), France (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.), Belgium (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.), Japan (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported athletic footwear into the UK, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The athletic footwear import price in the UK stood at $X per pair in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its price 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, athletic footwear import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per pair), while India ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for athletic footwear in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of athletic footwear consumption in 2019 were China (270M pairs), the U.S. (260M pairs) and Japan (62M pairs), with a combined 31% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Belgium, Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Mexico, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Germany and India, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of athletic footwear in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of athletic footwear production in 2019 were China (501M pairs), Viet Nam (273M pairs) and Indonesia (84M pairs), together comprising 49% of global production. Russia, Pakistan, Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Japan and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

What are the leading suppliers of athletic footwear to the UK?

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In value terms, Germany ($210M), Belgium ($188M) and the Netherlands ($184M) constituted the largest athletic footwear suppliers to the UK, together comprising 57% of total imports. Viet Nam, Indonesia, China and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

What are the leading importers of athletic footwear from the UK?

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In value terms, the largest markets for athletic footwear exported from the UK were Ireland ($76M), Germany ($70M) and France ($47M), together comprising 51% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What is the average export price for athletic footwear in the UK?

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The average athletic footwear export price stood at $32 per pair in 2018, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for athletic footwear in the UK?

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In 2018, the average athletic footwear import price amounted to $24 per pair, with an increase of 15% against the previous year.