Category: Footwear
Footwear market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Footwear in Chile
Footwear in Chile Retail volume sales of footwear in Chile are rising in 2024, following 2023’s decline as a result of economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Value growth in 2023 was strongly influenced by price increases within the category, where the average price rose by 11%. This had a ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Chile
Apparel and Footwear in Chile Apparel and footwear in Chile is showing significant signs of improvement in 2024 following a year marked by stagnation and low growth. The country has faced historically high double-digit inflation rates, in line with the region. However, after efforts by the Central B ... Read More
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Footwear in Poland
Footwear in Poland While the polarisation trend is evident in both high-end and low-end footwear in Poland, mid-priced footwear is showing resilience. Local Polish brands are managing to hold their ground due to customer loyalty and quality products. Brands that provide traditional, durable, and wel ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Poland
Apparel and Footwear in Poland Apparel and footwear in Poland witnessed a rebound in retail volume sales over 2024, despite the challenges caused by rising production costs and the high cost of living facing locals. Consumer purchasing power has increased thanks to higher wages and easing inflation ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Portugal
Apparel and Footwear in Portugal In 2024, apparel and footwear in Portugal is facing major challenges due to the decline in consumer spending caused economic uncertainty and an unseasonably mild climate that impeded sales in the first half of the year. To combat declining sales, major brands relied ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Romania
Apparel and Footwear in Romania Apparel and footwear in Romania is experiencing steady growth across multiple categories, fuelled by a combination of economic recovery, rising disposable incomes and shifting consumer preferences. The industry is rapidly adapting to post-pandemic consumer expectation ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Norway
Apparel and Footwear in Norway Apparel and footwear in Norway witnessed a second year of volume decline in 2024, although the trend was less pronounced than in 2023. Despite the strong premiumisation trend, lower inflation and frequent discounting led to lower current value growth in 2024. Prices st ... Read More
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Footwear in Taiwan
Footwear in Taiwan Footwear with multi-functional benefits continue to be popular in Taiwan since they can be used for different occasions. Outdoor brands such as Salomon and Hoka have become the biggest winners in outdoor and performance footwear. In the face of economic uncertainty consumers tend ... Read More
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Footwear in Norway
Footwear in Norway Over 2024, footwear witnessed a better sales performance in Norway, with stagnant volume sales after the decline in the previous year. Consumers invested heavily in footwear during 2021-22 as life returned to normal post-pandemic, notably sports footwear. Following this surge in d ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Taiwan
Apparel and Footwear in Taiwan Apparel and footwear witnessed a mild recovery in retail volume sales over 2024, following two years of decline. The strong rebound in domestic and foreign tourism is driving the purchase of casualwear, sportswear, walking shoes, and travel-related supplies. The growin ... Read More
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Footwear in Romania
Footwear in Romania Children’s footwear is the fastest growing category in Romania’s broader footwear category. Rising demand for durable and stylish options for kids has fuelled sales growth. Parents are willing to invest more in their children’s shoes to provide comfort and ensure healthy developm ... Read More
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Footwear in Portugal
Footwear in Portugal Footwear in Portugal performed better than apparel in 2024, driven by sales of lower cost synthetic and textile footwear, predominantly in sports footwear. The category made a good recovery post-pandemic as the economy re-opened, and consumers returned to offices. Leather footwe ... Read More
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Footwear in Thailand
Footwear in Thailand The footwear market in Thailand is experiencing healthy growth, supported by demand across fashion-oriented sneakers and more functionally-driven athletic styles. Leading brands and retailers are capitalising on this trend with unique offerings and localised initiatives to attra ... Read More
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Footwear in France
Footwear in France Footwear is in a negative slump in both value and volume terms in France in 2024, with volume declines steeper than seen in 2023, and value slumping into negative figures compared to the small growth seen last year. This is, in general, attributed to consumer price-sensitivity and ... Read More
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Footwear in Greece
Footwear in Greece The footwear market in Greece is increasingly seeing men gravitate towards sportswear brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Skechers, driven by their focus on durability, comfort, and long-term value. In an inflationary environment, where consumers are more price-conscious, there is ... Read More
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Footwear in Nigeria
Footwear in Nigeria Footwear in Nigeria posted declining volume sales in 2024, although value sales increased due to significant unit price increases. Strong inflation during the year weakened consumer spending power whilst footwear brands saw high increases in average prices from the depreciation o ... Read More
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Footwear in Morocco
Footwear in Morocco In 2024, footwear is the standout performer in the Morocco’s apparel and footwear industry, in terms of volume and current value growth. While inflationary pressures have dampened consumer demand in many apparel categories, footwear is witnessing healthy growth due to higher leve ... Read More
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Footwear in South Korea
Footwear in South Korea Footwear is seeing positive gains in both value and volume terms in South Korea in 2024. This is noted to be driven by two main trends – one for premium footwear, and the other for sports shoes. This latter driver is in line with the sports-orientated themes seen across appar ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Thailand
Apparel and Footwear in Thailand The apparel and footwear market in Thailand is expected to show improved performance in retail volume terms in 2024, driven by a recovery in international tourism and increased private consumption. A growing focus on health and fitness, coupled with the rise of hybri ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in France
Apparel and Footwear in France Apparel and footwear is in a negative slump in France in 2024, in both value and volume terms. This is attributed to several factors, including a sluggish birth rate negatively affecting childrenswear, gloomy weather during the first half of the year negatively affecti ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Nigeria
Apparel and Footwear in Nigeria The weak Nigerian economy heavily impacted sales performance in apparel and footwear over 2024. High inflation constrained consumer purchasing power, whilst the strong depreciation of the local currency led to high price increases for all apparel and footwear products ... Read More
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Footwear in the Netherlands
Footwear in the Netherlands Retail volume growth picked up in footwear over 2024, reflecting the promotion and popularity of sports footwear. Unit prices in footwear continued to rise due to the increase in distribution and labour costs, requiring consumers to pay a higher price as occurred during t ... Read More
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Footwear in Saudi Arabia
Footwear in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s sports-driven transformation, aligned with Vision 2030, is significantly boosting demand for footwear, particularly sports-inspired designs. The Kingdom’s growing youth population is increasingly engaging in marathons, fitness festivals, and athletic activitie ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands
Apparel and Footwear in the Netherlands Apparel and footwear in the Netherlands continued to witness steady volume growth in 2024, reflecting rising consumer demand and the strong interest in fashion and accessories. While the willingness to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumer ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Morocco
Apparel and Footwear in Morocco In 2024, apparel and footwear faced ongoing economic challenges in Morocco due to declining household disposable income. Locals remained cautious with expenditure and prioritised essential purchases such as food groceries. Manufacturers have also had a tough year due ... Read More