EU: Athletic Footwear Market 2024

Athletic Footwear Market Size in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU athletic footwear market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Athletic Footwear Production in the EU

In value terms, athletic footwear production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Athletic Footwear Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X pairs of athletic footwear were exported in the European Union; falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, athletic footwear exports rose to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs) represented the main exporters of athletic footwear in the European Union, together comprising X% of total exports. France (X pairs) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Spain (X%). Poland (X pairs), Italy (X pairs), Luxembourg (X pairs) and the Czech Republic (X pairs) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per pair, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, athletic footwear export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per pair), while Spain ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Athletic Footwear Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X pairs of athletic footwear were imported in the European Union; falling by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, athletic footwear imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of athletic footwear imports in 2023 were Germany (X pairs), France (X pairs), Belgium (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Italy (X pairs), together resulting at X% of total import. Poland (X pairs), Ireland (X pairs), Sweden (X pairs), the Czech Republic (X pairs), Romania (X pairs), Luxembourg (X pairs) and Austria (X pairs) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per pair in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per pair), while Belgium ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform