Footwear Industry: Market Research Report
The global outlook series on Footwear provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the global outlook series offers the reader a bird’s eye view of the global Footwear industry.
Annotated with 105 information-rich tables presenting market data findings, and analytical research projections, the entire discussion allows the reader to build a macro-level perception of the industry by gaining rudimentary insights into major product markets, selective insights into trends/issues, industry best practices influencing the market, and incisive insights into consumer/demographic interests, distribution/logistics, marketing strategies, and many more.
The report offers a compilation of major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments.
A regional-level of market discussion takes the reader on a tour of select major countries i.e. the US market discussion is designed to evaluate key market parameters, such as, brand awareness, sales of leading players and retailers, and sales of leading brands, and products by footwear category, among others.
Other regional markets researched and abstracted include Japan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, and Mexico.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 519 companies worldwide.
An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the global outlook series offers the reader a bird’s eye view of the global Footwear industry.
Annotated with 105 information-rich tables presenting market data findings, and analytical research projections, the entire discussion allows the reader to build a macro-level perception of the industry by gaining rudimentary insights into major product markets, selective insights into trends/issues, industry best practices influencing the market, and incisive insights into consumer/demographic interests, distribution/logistics, marketing strategies, and many more.
The report offers a compilation of major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments.
A regional-level of market discussion takes the reader on a tour of select major countries i.e. the US market discussion is designed to evaluate key market parameters, such as, brand awareness, sales of leading players and retailers, and sales of leading brands, and products by footwear category, among others.
Other regional markets researched and abstracted include Japan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, and Mexico.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 519 companies worldwide.
1.OVERVIEW
Recession Boosts Demand for Low Cost, Value Products
Kids Footwear Segment Counters Recession
Global Footwear Consumption
Per Capita Footwear Consumption
Asia Dominates Global Footwear Production
A Highly Diversified Industry
Recession – Best Time to Improve Marketing Efforts
Marketers Turn to New Media Channels
Word of Mouth – Vital for Attracting Customers
Behavioral Targeting Gains Popularity among Advertisers
Celebrity Endorsements for Footwear Brands
Alternate Advertising Media Usage on the Rise
Recession Leaves Luxury Footwear Market Stranded
Running Shoes & Toning Shoes Generate High Sales
Toning Shoes Gain Prominence
Athletic Footwear Market
Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations
Pricing – A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains
Competitive Landscape
Distribution Channels
Marketing Strategies
Inventory Management
Retail Productivity
Excess Inventory Levels
Technological Advances
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
Effective Implementation of EDI and the Internet
Competitive Landscape
Nike’s Footwear Market Share to Witness Steady Growth
2.TRENDS & ISSUES
Brand Building – A Key Success Factor
Minimalism Trend – Finding Favor among Consumers
Recent Trends in Shoe Models
Summer Shoe Fashion Trends
Platform Shoes Make Comeback
Stiletto Booties – A Major Attraction
Sustained Popularity of Flats and Platforms
Focus Shifts to Ethical Sourcing
Rising Eco-Awareness of Footwear Makers
Custom-Made Footwear for Special Customers
Growth in Online Sales of Footwear
New Raw Materials Find Use in Footwear Production
Fashion Drives Footwear Sales
Athletic Shoes for Women
Retailers Focus on Teen Segment
Parents & Kids – The Retailers’ New Favorites
Focus on Innovation and Licensed Products
Apparel Makers Foray into Footwear Sector
Shifting Brand Loyalty – A Major Concern!
Affordable Luxury – Painting New Scapes for Growth
Casual Footwear Gains Market Share
The Growing Popularity of Private Labels
3.TRADE DYNAMICS
Exports Scenario
Product Mix of Exports
Imports Scenario
Imports & Exports by Product Segment
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
5.PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
American Footwear Industry – A Glance at the Past
Industry Structure
Impact of Recession
Smart Spending – Flavor of the Season
Rising Imports, Falling Domestic Production Characterize US Footwear Market
Demographic Changes Influence Footwear Sales
Product Innovation – A Key Driving Factor
Casual Footwear – The Largest Category
Women’s Shoe Styling Takes on Aggressive and Retro Look
Children's Footwear Market Unaffected by Recession
Kids Love Cool Brands
Fashion Footwear Industry
Shoe Trends in 2011
Athletic Shoes Market
Women’s Athletic Footwear Market
Discounts – The New Marketing Mantra
Competitive Landscape
Jogging & Running Footwear Market
Wholesale Footwear Industry
Leading Players in the Footwear Wholesale Industry
Trends & Issues
Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Raw Materials
Industrial Footwear Safety Standards Sustain Footwear Demand
Manufacturers Resort to Brand Building and Lowering Production Costs to Remain Competitive
Fitness and Health Consciousness Drive Footwear Sales
Boots’ Popularity Soars Among Younger Generation Men
Reflexology – To Promote Footwear Stores
Retail Consolidations Give Rise to Mega Brands
Offshore Sourcing - A Growing Phenomenon
Service and Ambience – The Key Factors
Lifestyle Centers - Alternative Avenue for Retailers
Emergence of e-Commerce Drives Sales of Footwear
Value Shopper – Redefining American Retail Scene
Gen Y Shoppers
Bargain Hunters – Hailed by Retailers
Competitive Scenario
Trade Dynamics
Major Organizations Operating in the Footwear Sector
AAFA
FIA
2.JAPAN
Children’s Footwear Market – An Overview
Tariff Rates
3.EUROPE
Recession Slows Down Footwear Demand
Decline in Footwear Sales in CEE Countries
Per Capita Consumption
Footwear Production in the EU
Athletic Footwear Market
Sporting Events to Favor Sports Footwear Market
Growing Demand for Trendy Baby Footwear
Sustained Demand for Boot Style Footwear
Seasonality Thrives Footwear Sales
Footwear Industry Undergoes Modernization and Restructuring
Technological Advancements to Reduce Production Costs
Aging Population Influences Business Strategies
Export-Import Scenario
3A.CZECH REPUBLIC
3B.FRANCE
Market Overview
Trends in the Footwear Market
3C.GERMANY
Market Overview
Trends in the German Footwear Market
Elegance Finds Place in Casual Footwear Styles
Experimentations with Leather Combinations
Emerging Market for Wellness Footwear
Growing Significance of Ethical and Environmental Issues
Up-Market Styles Witness Stable Growth
Competition from the Low Cost Asian Countries Rising
Germany – A Key Re-Exporter
3D.ITALY
Overview
Factors Influencing Domestic Footwear Sales
Comfort, Luxury and Minimalistic Appearance – Trends of the Future
High Quality Expensive Italian Footwear Market
3E.POLAND
Overview
Branded & Designer Labels Hold Sway
3F.PORTUGAL
Consumption & Production Statistics
Import & Export Scenario
3G.RUSSIA
Footwear Market: Growth despite Adverse Conditions
Changing Landscape of Russian Footwear Market
Luxury Market on the Rise
Retail Chains Hold Sway among Distribution Channels
Online Footwear Market: On Road to Recovery
Open-air Complexes – The Popular Destination for Shoe Hunters
European Brands – Pick of the Lot
Practical Shoes Find Favor among Russians
Major Footwear Brands
3H.SPAIN
Europe’s Shoe Design Studio
Trends in the Footwear Market
Spanish Footwear – High Dependence on Tanning Industry
3I.SWEDEN
3J.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Overview
Rising Prices despite Recession
Sustained Demand for Luxury Products
Functional Footwear Back in Demand
Green Footwear Finds Favor
Footwear Wholesaling Market Feels the Pinch of Recession
Women’s Footwear Sector – A Prime Market
Distribution Channels
Export-Import Scenario
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Asia – Leading the Way
A Land of Opportunity
Export-Import Statistics
4A.AUSTRALIA
Recession Dents Growth in Footwear Retailing Industry
Footwear Designers Create Waves
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
4B.CHINA
Overview
Recession, Anti-Dumping Measures Fail to Ebb Growth
Footwear Production and Exports
Leather Shoe Demand – Varying Trends in Urban and Rural Centers
Increasing Sales of Online Shoes
Major Footwear Centers and Top Brands
Leading Players in the Footwear Industry
4C.HONG KONG
Overview
Production Operations Shift to Mainland China
Recession & Currency Volatility Affects Exports
Manufacturers Operating in Hong Kong
Manufacturers Focus on Green Footwear
Growing Popularity of Online Shopping
Product-Related Trends
Export Import Scenario
4D.INDIA
India – A Leading Footwear Industry
Snapshots
A Huge Domestic Market
Product Mix
Production Scenario
Footwear Manufacturing Units
Footwear Manufacturing by State Cluster
Agra Cluster (Uttar Pradesh)
Kolkata Cluster (West Bengal)
Chennai Cluster (Tamil Nadu)
A Major Footwear Sourcing Destination
Footwear Brands Sourced and Sold in India
Growing Popularity of Organized Retail
Leather Footwear Market
India & Japan Ink CEPA Agreement
Sports Footwear Segment – Vast Growth Prospects
Sales Channels
Government Takes Initiative to Develop Footwear Industry
Challenges Facing Footwear Market
Main Footwear Export Destinations
4E.INDONESIA
Overview
Nike – Leading the Bandwagon
Labor Policies and Unions – Major Obstacles
Rubber Ski Boots and Rubber Shoes
4F.PHILIPPINES
Market Overview
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Regulatory Support
Export Import Scenario
4G.THAILAND
4H.TAIWAN
4I.VIETNAM
Overview
5.LATIN AMERICA
5A.ARGENTINA
5B.BRAZIL
Overview
Per Capita Consumption of Footwear
Footwear Production
Footwear Companies in Operation
Export-Import Scenario
5C.MEXICO
Mexican Footwear Manufacturing Industry
León Dominates Footwear Production
Benefits of Regional Clustering
6.MIDDLE EAST
6A.IRAN
Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW & DEFINITION
History of Footwear
Moccasin
Sandal
Boot
Clog
Mule
Pumps
Oxford
Footwear Style & Fashion
Sneakers
Product Definitions
Athletic Footwear
Components of Athletic Footwear
Upper
Midsole
Insert
Outsole
Aerobic Shoes
Athleisure Footwear
Baseball Footwear
Metal Cleats
Molded Cleats
Basketball Footwear
Cricket Footwear
Cross-Training
Running Shoes
Soccer Shoes
Tennis Shoes
Walking Shoes
Other Athletic Footwear
Outdoor/Rugged Footwear
Trekking and Walking Boots
3-4 SEASON BOOTS
3 SEASON BOOTS
Mountaineering Boots
Backpacking Boots
Hiking Boots
Day Hiking Boots
Technical Hiking Boots
Light Hiking Boots
Approach Shoes
Technical Shoes
Casual Footwear
Dress/Formal Footwear
Footwear Accessories
Socks
Insoles
Gaiters
Global Directory
Recession Boosts Demand for Low Cost, Value Products
Kids Footwear Segment Counters Recession
Global Footwear Consumption
Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 2. World 6-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for the Years 2011 and 2015
Table 3. Global Footwear Consumption by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Quantity for Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Others
Table 4. Leading Footwear Consumers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Quantity for China, US, India, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, and Others
Per Capita Footwear Consumption
Table 5. Per Capita Consumption of Shoes in Select Countries (2010)
Asia Dominates Global Footwear Production
Table 6. Global Footwear Production by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Quantity for Asia, South America, Europe, and Others
Table 7. Leading Footwear Producers Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Quantity for China, India, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, Turkey, and Others
A Highly Diversified Industry
Recession – Best Time to Improve Marketing Efforts
Marketers Turn to New Media Channels
Word of Mouth – Vital for Attracting Customers
Behavioral Targeting Gains Popularity among Advertisers
Celebrity Endorsements for Footwear Brands
Alternate Advertising Media Usage on the Rise
Recession Leaves Luxury Footwear Market Stranded
Running Shoes & Toning Shoes Generate High Sales
Toning Shoes Gain Prominence
Athletic Footwear Market
Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations
Pricing – A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains
Competitive Landscape
Table 8. Leading Brands in the Global Athletic Footwear Market (2007): Ranked by Value Sales for Nike, Skechers, New Balance, Adidas, Reebok, Converse, Puma, and Vans
Distribution Channels
Marketing Strategies
Inventory Management
Retail Productivity
Excess Inventory Levels
Technological Advances
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
Effective Implementation of EDI and the Internet
Competitive Landscape
Table 9. Worldwide Footwear Market (2008): Leading Companies' Footwear Sales in US$ Billion
Nike’s Footwear Market Share to Witness Steady Growth
2.TRENDS & ISSUES
Brand Building – A Key Success Factor
Minimalism Trend – Finding Favor among Consumers
Recent Trends in Shoe Models
Summer Shoe Fashion Trends
Platform Shoes Make Comeback
Stiletto Booties – A Major Attraction
Sustained Popularity of Flats and Platforms
Focus Shifts to Ethical Sourcing
Rising Eco-Awareness of Footwear Makers
Custom-Made Footwear for Special Customers
Growth in Online Sales of Footwear
New Raw Materials Find Use in Footwear Production
Fashion Drives Footwear Sales
Athletic Shoes for Women
Retailers Focus on Teen Segment
Parents & Kids – The Retailers’ New Favorites
Focus on Innovation and Licensed Products
Apparel Makers Foray into Footwear Sector
Shifting Brand Loyalty – A Major Concern!
Affordable Luxury – Painting New Scapes for Growth
Casual Footwear Gains Market Share
The Growing Popularity of Private Labels
3.TRADE DYNAMICS
Exports Scenario
Table 10. Global Footwear Exports (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Quantity by Region of Origin - Asia, Europe, and Others
Table 11. Leading Exporters of Footwear Products Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Quantity by Country of Origin - China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Italy, Indonesia, Belgium, and Others
Table 12. Global Footwear Exports by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Region of Origin – Asia, Europe, North America, and Others
Table 13. Global Footwear Exports by Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for China, Italy, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Belgium, and Others
Product Mix of Exports
Table 14. Global Footwear Exports by Type (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Volume and Export Value for Rubber & Plastic Footwear, Textile Footwear, Leather Footwear, and Others
Table 15. Leading Exporting Countries in the Global Rubber & Plastic Footwear Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Volume for China, Belgium, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Germany, and Others
Table 16. Leading Exporting Countries in the Global Leather Footwear Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Volume for China, Italy, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Germany, and Others
Table 17. Leading Exporting Countries in the Global Textile Footwear Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Volume for China, Vietnam, Belgium, Italy, Hong Kong, and Others
Imports Scenario
Table 18. Global Footwear Imports (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Quantity by Destination Region – Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Others
Table 19. Leading Importers of Footwear Products Worldwide (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Quantity by Destination Region – US, Japan, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, France, Spain, and Others
Table 20. Global Footwear Imports by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Destination Region – Europe, North America, Asia, South America, and Others
Table 21. Global Footwear Imports by Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for US, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Hong Kong, and Others
Imports & Exports by Product Segment
Table 22. Worldwide Import and Export Value (in US$ Billion) of Select Footwear Products (2010)
Table 23. Global Exports of Outer Sole/Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – China, Italy, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Canada, US, Spain, Panama, and Others
Table 24. Global Exports of Rubber/Plastic Footwear NES, Outer Soles and Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – China, Vietnam, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Panama, Netherlands, and Others
Table 25. Global Exports of Leather Footwear Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – China, Italy, Vietnam, Germany, Belgium, India, Indonesia, and Others
Table 26. Global Exports of Textile Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – China, Vietnam, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Others
Table 27. Global Exports of Footwear NES (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – China, Italy, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Poland, Romania, US, and Others
Table 28. Global Imports of Outer Sole/Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country – Japan, US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Others
Table 29. Global Imports of Rubber/Plastic Footwear NES, Outer Soles and Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country – US, Japan, Germany, France, Russian Federation, UK, Spain, Italy, and Others
Table 30. Global Imports of Leather Footwear Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country – US, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Russian Federation, Netherlands, Belgium, and Others
Table 31. Global Imports of Textile Footwear Uppers (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country – US, Germany, Japan, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Others
Table 32. Global Imports of Footwear NES (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country – US, Kazakhstan, UK, Germany, Tajikistan, France, Singapore, and Others
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
5.PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
American Footwear Industry – A Glance at the Past
Industry Structure
Impact of Recession
Smart Spending – Flavor of the Season
Rising Imports, Falling Domestic Production Characterize US Footwear Market
Demographic Changes Influence Footwear Sales
Product Innovation – A Key Driving Factor
Casual Footwear – The Largest Category
Table 33. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Footwear by Product Segment – Athletic, Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal, and Footwear Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 34. US 6-Year Perspective for Footwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown for Athletic, Outdoor/Rugged, Casual, Dress/Formal, and Footwear Accessories Markets for the Years 2011 and 2015
Women’s Shoe Styling Takes on Aggressive and Retro Look
Children's Footwear Market Unaffected by Recession
Kids Love Cool Brands
Fashion Footwear Industry
Table 35. Fashion Footwear Market by Wearer Segment in the US (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Men, Women, and Children
Shoe Trends in 2011
Athletic Shoes Market
Table 36. Athletic Footwear Market in the US (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Age Group
Women’s Athletic Footwear Market
Table 37. Athletic Footwear Market in the US (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Gender
Discounts – The New Marketing Mantra
Competitive Landscape
Table 38. Leading Players in the US Athletic Footwear Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Nike, Adidas, Sketchers, New Balance, VF Corp, PUMA, and Others
Jogging & Running Footwear Market
Table 39. Jogging & Running Footwear Market in the US (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Distribution Channel – Discount Stores, General Sporting Goods, Specialty Athletic Footwear, Online Internet, Factory Outlet, Family Footwear, Department Stores, and Others
Wholesale Footwear Industry
Table 40. Leading US States in the Wholesale Footwear Industry (2010): Breakdown by Number of Establishments
Table 41. Leading States in the US Wholesale Footwear Industry (2009): Breakdown by Revenues for Missouri, Massachusetts, California, Illinois, and Others
Table 42. Leading US States by Employment Numbers in the Wholesale Footwear Industry (2010)
Leading Players in the Footwear Wholesale Industry
Table 43. Leading Players in the US Wholesale Footwear (2009) – Ranked by Revenues (In US$ Million)
Trends & Issues
Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Raw Materials
Industrial Footwear Safety Standards Sustain Footwear Demand
Manufacturers Resort to Brand Building and Lowering Production Costs to Remain Competitive
Fitness and Health Consciousness Drive Footwear Sales
Boots’ Popularity Soars Among Younger Generation Men
Reflexology – To Promote Footwear Stores
Retail Consolidations Give Rise to Mega Brands
Offshore Sourcing - A Growing Phenomenon
Service and Ambience – The Key Factors
Lifestyle Centers - Alternative Avenue for Retailers
Emergence of e-Commerce Drives Sales of Footwear
Value Shopper – Redefining American Retail Scene
Gen Y Shoppers
Bargain Hunters – Hailed by Retailers
Competitive Scenario
Table 44. US Footwear Market by Distribution Channel (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Sporting Goods Stores, Discount Stores, Specialty Athletic Footwear Stores, On-Line/Internet, Department Stores, Family Footwear Stores, Factory Outlet Stores, Specialty Sport Shops, and Others
Trade Dynamics
Table 45. Import and Export Value (in US$ Million) of Select Footwear Products in the US (2010)
Table 46. US Exports of Rubber/Plastic Waterproof Footwear (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country - South Korea, Canada, Japan, Mexico, China, and Others
Table 47. US Exports of Rubber/Plastic Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country – Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, UK, and Others
Table 48. US Exports of Leather Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country – Canada, Japan, Mexico, UAE, South Korea, Netherlands, Belgium, and Others
Table 49. US Exports of Textile Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country – Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Honduras, Japan, Costa Rica, UK, and Others
Table 50. US Exports of Footwear NES (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country – Canada, South Korea, Angola, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Others
Table 51. US Imports of Rubber/Plastic Waterproof Footwear (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin - China, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Netherlands, and Others
Table 52. US Imports of Rubber/Plastic Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Italy, and Others
Table 53. US Imports of Leather Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, Italy, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Others
Table 54. US Imports of Textile Uppers (Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Slippers) (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, Italy, Indonesia, Spain, and Others
Table 55. US Imports of Footwear NES (2009 & 2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, Italy, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Others
Major Organizations Operating in the Footwear Sector
AAFA
FIA
2.JAPAN
Children’s Footwear Market – An Overview
Table 56. Leading Brands in the Japanese Kids and Juniors Racing Shoes Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Retail Value Sales for Syunsoku Series, Superstar, Tigon, and Others
Tariff Rates
3.EUROPE
Recession Slows Down Footwear Demand
Table 57. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 58. European 6-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years 2011 and 2015
Decline in Footwear Sales in CEE Countries
Per Capita Consumption
Table 59. Leading Countries in the European Footwear Market (2010): Ranked by Per Capita Consumption (in Pairs)
Footwear Production in the EU
Table 60. Footwear Production in EU-27 (2006-2009) (Million Pairs & € Billion)
Athletic Footwear Market
Table 61. Leading Players in the European Athletic Footwear Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Nike, Adidas, PUMA, and Others
Sporting Events to Favor Sports Footwear Market
Growing Demand for Trendy Baby Footwear
Sustained Demand for Boot Style Footwear
Seasonality Thrives Footwear Sales
Footwear Industry Undergoes Modernization and Restructuring
Technological Advancements to Reduce Production Costs
Aging Population Influences Business Strategies
Export-Import Scenario
Table 62. Footwear Imports and Exports in EU-27 (2006-2009) (Million Pairs)
Table 63. Leading Exporting Countries in Europe (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Export Volume for Italy, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and Others
Table 64. Footwear Imports in EU-27 (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Tunisia, Brazil, and Others
Table 65. Footwear Imports in EU-27 (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Quantity by Country of Origin – China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Others
3A.CZECH REPUBLIC
3B.FRANCE
Market Overview
Table 66. French Footwear Market by Gender (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Women, Men, and Children
Table 67. French Footwear Market by Type (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Casual Footwear, Sports Footwear, Formal Footwear, and Evening Footwear
Trends in the Footwear Market
3C.GERMANY
Market Overview
Table 68. German Footwear Market by Type (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Casual Footwear, Sports Footwear, Formal Footwear, and Evening Footwear
Table 69. German Footwear Market by Gender (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Women, Men, and Children
Trends in the German Footwear Market
Elegance Finds Place in Casual Footwear Styles
Experimentations with Leather Combinations
Emerging Market for Wellness Footwear
Growing Significance of Ethical and Environmental Issues
Up-Market Styles Witness Stable Growth
Competition from the Low Cost Asian Countries Rising
Germany – A Key Re-Exporter
3D.ITALY
Overview
Table 70. Italian Footwear Market by Type (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Casual Footwear, Sports Footwear, Formal Footwear, and Evening Footwear
Table 71. Italian Footwear Market by Gender (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Women, Men, and Children
Factors Influencing Domestic Footwear Sales
Comfort, Luxury and Minimalistic Appearance – Trends of the Future
High Quality Expensive Italian Footwear Market
3E.POLAND
Overview
Branded & Designer Labels Hold Sway
3F.PORTUGAL
Consumption & Production Statistics
Table 72. Portuguese Footwear Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Quantity for Leather Footwear (Women's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Children's Footwear, and Other Leather Footwear), Textile Uppers Footwear, Water Resistant Footwear, and Others
Table 73. Portuguese Footwear Consumption (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Volume and Consumption Value for Leather Footwear (Women's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Children's Footwear, and Other Leather Footwear), Textile Uppers Footwear, Water Resistant Footwear, and Others
Import & Export Scenario
Table 74. Portuguese Footwear Exports by Region (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value and Export Volume for Europe, Africa, America, and Asia-Pacific
Table 75. Portuguese Footwear Imports by Region (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value and Import Volume for Europe, Asia, America, and Others
Table 76. Portuguese Footwear Exports (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Volume and Export Value for Leather Footwear (Women's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Children's Footwear, and Other Leather Footwear), Textile Uppers Footwear, Water Resistant Footwear, and Others
Table 77. Portuguese Footwear Imports (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Volume and Import Value for Leather Footwear (Women's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Children's Footwear, and Other Leather Footwear), Textile Uppers Footwear, Water Resistant Footwear, and Others
3G.RUSSIA
Footwear Market: Growth despite Adverse Conditions
Changing Landscape of Russian Footwear Market
Luxury Market on the Rise
Retail Chains Hold Sway among Distribution Channels
Online Footwear Market: On Road to Recovery
Open-air Complexes – The Popular Destination for Shoe Hunters
European Brands – Pick of the Lot
Practical Shoes Find Favor among Russians
Major Footwear Brands
3H.SPAIN
Europe’s Shoe Design Studio
Table 78. Spanish Footwear Market by Gender (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Women, Men, and Children
Trends in the Footwear Market
Spanish Footwear – High Dependence on Tanning Industry
3I.SWEDEN
3J.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Overview
Table 79. Production, Imports and Exports in the UK Footwear Market (2008) (In Value (£ Millions) and Pairs (Millions))
Table 80. UK Footwear Market by Type (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Casual Footwear, Sports Footwear, Formal Footwear, and Evening Footwear
Rising Prices despite Recession
Sustained Demand for Luxury Products
Functional Footwear Back in Demand
Green Footwear Finds Favor
Footwear Wholesaling Market Feels the Pinch of Recession
Women’s Footwear Sector – A Prime Market
Table 81. UK Footwear Market by Gender (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Women, Men, and Children
Distribution Channels
Table 82. UK Footwear Market by Type of Outlet (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Retail Value Sales for Shoe Shops, Clothing Stores, Sports and Outdoor shops, Mail Order/Online, Grocery Superstores, and Others
Export-Import Scenario
Table 83. Leading Import Countries in the UK Footwear Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value and Import Volume for China, Vietnam, Italy, Belgium, India, and Others
Table 84. Leading Export Destinations in the UK Footwear Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Export Volume for China, Vietnam, Italy, Belgium, India, and Others
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Asia – Leading the Way
A Land of Opportunity
Export-Import Statistics
Table 85. Leading Exporting Countries in Asia (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value and Export Volume for China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Others
4A.AUSTRALIA
Recession Dents Growth in Footwear Retailing Industry
Footwear Designers Create Waves
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
4B.CHINA
Overview
Recession, Anti-Dumping Measures Fail to Ebb Growth
Footwear Production and Exports
Leather Shoe Demand – Varying Trends in Urban and Rural Centers
Increasing Sales of Online Shoes
Major Footwear Centers and Top Brands
Leading Players in the Footwear Industry
Table 86. Leading Players in the Chinese Footwear Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Nike, Adidas, and Others
4C.HONG KONG
Overview
Production Operations Shift to Mainland China
Recession & Currency Volatility Affects Exports
Manufacturers Operating in Hong Kong
Manufacturers Focus on Green Footwear
Growing Popularity of Online Shopping
Product-Related Trends
Export Import Scenario
Table 87. Hong Kong Footwear Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Finished Footwear (Leather Uppers, Rubber/Plastic Uppers, Textile Uppers), and Parts and Accessories
Table 88. Hong Kong Footwear Exports by Destination Country (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for US, Norway, UK, Australia, Germany, and Others
Table 89. Hong Kong Footwear Exports by Destination Country (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Quantity for US, Australia, Norway, Canada, UK, Germany, and Others
4D.INDIA
India – A Leading Footwear Industry
Snapshots
A Huge Domestic Market
Product Mix
Table 90. Footwear Product Mix in India (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Retail Sales for Men’s Footwear, Women’s Footwear, and Children’s Footwear
Production Scenario
Table 91. Production Capacity of Select Products in India
Footwear Manufacturing Units
Footwear Manufacturing by State Cluster
Agra Cluster (Uttar Pradesh)
Kolkata Cluster (West Bengal)
Chennai Cluster (Tamil Nadu)
A Major Footwear Sourcing Destination
Footwear Brands Sourced and Sold in India
Growing Popularity of Organized Retail
Leather Footwear Market
India & Japan Ink CEPA Agreement
Sports Footwear Segment – Vast Growth Prospects
Sales Channels
Government Takes Initiative to Develop Footwear Industry
Challenges Facing Footwear Market
Main Footwear Export Destinations
Table 92. Leading Export Destinations for Indian Footwear Industry (2009-10): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country – UK, Germany, Italy, France, US, Spain, Netherlands, UAE, Portugal, Denmark, and Others
4E.INDONESIA
Overview
Nike – Leading the Bandwagon
Labor Policies and Unions – Major Obstacles
Rubber Ski Boots and Rubber Shoes
4F.PHILIPPINES
Market Overview
Table 93. Footwear Industry in the Philippines (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Establishments by Region
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Regulatory Support
Export Import Scenario
Table 94. Philippines Footwear Exports (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country for Netherlands, US, Japan, Mexico, France, and Others
Table 95. Philippines Footwear Imports (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, and Others
4G.THAILAND
4H.TAIWAN
4I.VIETNAM
Overview
5.LATIN AMERICA
5A.ARGENTINA
5B.BRAZIL
Overview
Per Capita Consumption of Footwear
Table 96. Per Capita Consumption (In Pairs) of Footwear in Brazil
Footwear Production
Table 97. Footwear Production in Brazil (In Million Pairs)
Table 98. Brazilian Footwear Production by Type (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Quantity for Plastic/Rubber Shoes, Leather Shoes, Sports Shoes, and Others
Table 99. Region-wise Footwear Production in Brazil (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Quantity for Northeast, South, Southeast, Central West, and North
Footwear Companies in Operation
Table 100. Number of Footwear Manufacturing Enterprises in Brazil (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region - Northeast, South, Southeast, Central West, and North
Export-Import Scenario
Table 101. Brazilian Footwear Exports by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for US, UK, Argentina, Italy, France, and Others
Table 102. Brazilian Footwear Exports by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Volume for US, Paraguay, Argentina, Spain, UK, and Others
Table 103. Brazilian Footwear Imports by Origin Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Italy, and Others
Table 104. Brazilian Footwear Imports by Origin Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Volume for China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, and Others
5C.MEXICO
Mexican Footwear Manufacturing Industry
León Dominates Footwear Production
Benefits of Regional Clustering
6.MIDDLE EAST
6A.IRAN
Overview
Table 105. Shoe Production Volume in Iran (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown for Leather and Sports Shoes, and Others
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