Category: Footwear
Footwear market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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
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Apparel and Footwear in Greece
Apparel and Footwear in Greece The market for apparel and footwear in Greece is set to register continued growth in retail volume terms in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than the previous three years. The period immediately following the pandemic saw a significant recovery in sales, driven by pent-up ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Saudi Arabia
Apparel and Footwear in Saudi Arabia The market apparel and footwear in Saudi Arabia continues to thrive, fuelled by a combination of cultural pride modernisation and economic transformation. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia benefits from significant investmen ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in South Korea
Apparel and Footwear in South Korea Apparel and footwear in South Korea is seeing positive value and volume growth in 2024, across both mass and premium segments. In the past, notable brands in South Korea were predominantly international names, however, many local brands are now emerging in both se ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates
Apparel and Footwear in the United Arab Emirates Sales of apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates remain positive in 2024, although growth is gradually slowing following the industry’s robust performance in previous years. Several key macroeconomic factors continue to support growth locally ... Read More
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Footwear in the United Arab Emirates
Footwear in the United Arab Emirates Demand for footwear in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, influenced by various trends. Consumers in the United Arab Emirates have a strong affinity for personalisation and bespoke services, which adds a kind of bespoke touch to otherwise non-premium pro ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom
Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom Despite the fact that inflation is easing, demand for overall apparel and footwear in the UK is fairly stagnant in 2024, with persistent economic challenges resulting in cautious purchasing behaviour among consumers due to low disposable incomes. The cost o ... Read More
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Footwear in the United Kingdom
Footwear in the United Kingdom Footwear in the UK continues to record a positive performance in 2024. Unlike in other categories, this is not being exclusively driven by value sales, as overall demand also continues to rise, albeit slowly. Sales are primarily benefiting from the success of key campu ... Read More
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Footwear in Canada
Footwear in Canada In 2024, footwear in Canada experienced a marginal decline in value, following strong growth during 2022 and 2023. Volume growth also weakened as consumers adjusted their spending habits to cope with the rising costs of essential goods and services, including housing and groceries ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Argentina
Apparel and Footwear in Argentina Apparel and footwear in Argentina saw a significant decline in retail volume sales over 2024. The Argentine economy is in deep recession with inflation rising to triple-digits, which has put an enormous strain on consumer disposable incomes over 2024. Apparel in Arg ... Read More