Global Footwear Sole Material Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

Global Footwear Sole Material Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028


Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global footwear sole material market reached a value of USD 19.4 billion in 2022. Aided by the increasing brand awareness and rapid development of shoe stores, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 4.63% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a value of USD 25.3 billion by 2028.

Footwear sole material forms the base of shoes, providing comfort, traction, and durability. Different materials, including rubber, polyurethane (PU), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), leather, and thermoplastic rubber (TPR), are used in the manufacturing of shoe soles, depending on the footwear type and application. These materials play an integral role in enhancing the overall foot comfort, reducing impact, and offering slip resistance.

The escalating consumer preference for comfortable and durable footwear is fuelling the global footwear sole material market growth. With rising awareness of the importance of proper footwear in maintaining foot health and overall comfort, there has been a significant shift towards shoes featuring high-quality sole materials. In addition, the trend of fashion-forward footwear, integrating style and functionality, further leads to a surge in demand for innovative sole materials.

The broadening applications of various sole materials in the footwear industry also contribute significantly to the footwear sole material market demand. In sports footwear, materials like EVA and PU are favoured for their lightweight, shock-absorbing, and flexible properties. The workwear and safety footwear segment utilises rubber and TPR for their superior durability and slip-resistance. Moreover, the luxury footwear market extensively uses leather for its premium finish and comfort.

Furthermore, the advancements in material science have resulted in the development of new, improved sole materials offering enhanced performance characteristics. For instance, memory foam soles have gained popularity for their custom cushioning and comfort, while eco-friendly materials like cork and recycled rubber have attracted attention due to growing environmental concerns. These advancements provide fresh impetus to the footwear sole material market development.

Additionally, the rising demand for specialised footwear in various sectors, like sports, healthcare, and defence, has increased the focus on footwear sole materials. With the surge in active lifestyles and athletic activities, the demand for sport-specific footwear with optimised soles has grown. Similarly, in the healthcare sector, therapeutic footwear with specially designed soles is witnessing increased adoption, thereby supporting footwear sole material market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on material, sole component, end-consumer, and region.

Market Breakup by Material
  • Leather
  • Plastics
EVA

PU

PVC

Others
  • Rubber
Natural

Synthetic
  • Others
Market Breakup by Sole Component
  • In Sole
  • Mid Sole
  • Out Sole
Market Breakup by End-Consumer
  • Men
  • Women
  • Kids
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and acquisitions and mergers, among other major developments, of the global footwear sole material companies. Some of the major key players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • Covestro AG
  • Huntsman International LLC
  • BASF SE
  • Braskem
  • Solvay
  • INOAC Corporation
  • Asahi Kasei Group
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Footwear Sole Material Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Footwear Sole Material Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Footwear Sole Material Market by Material
8.4.1 Leather
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Plastics
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2.4 Breakup by Plastic Type
8.4.2.4.1 EVA
8.4.2.4.2 PU
8.4.2.4.3 PVC
8.4.2.4.4 Others
8.4.3 Rubber
8.4.3.1 Market Share
8.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.3.4 Breakup by Rubber Type
8.4.3.4.1 Natural
8.4.3.4.2 Synthetic
8.4.4 Others
8.5 Global Footwear Sole Material Market by Sole Component
8.5.1 In Sole
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Mid Sole
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Out Sole
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6 Global Footwear Sole Material Market by End-Consumer
8.6.1 Men
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2 Women
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.3 Kids
8.6.3.1 Market Share
8.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7 Global Footwear Sole Material Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Market Share
8.7.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Market Share
8.7.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Market Share
8.7.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Market Share
8.7.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Market Share
8.7.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9 North America Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Market Share
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Market Share
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10 Europe Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Market Share
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Market Share
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Market Share
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Market Share
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Market Share
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Market Share
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Market Share
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Market Share
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Market Share
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Market Share
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Market Share
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Footwear Sole Material Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Market Share
13.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Market Share
13.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Market Share
13.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Market Share
13.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Covestro AG
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Huntsman International LLC
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 BASF SE
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 Braskem
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Solvay
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 INOAC Corporation
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Asahi Kasei Group
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market

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