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Footwear Consumption to increase by 8.4% in 2025

Footwear Consumption to increase by 8.4% in 2025
The 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available. Despite the uncertain scenario, the expectation of our experts is for growth in footwear consumption in 2025. Europe stands out as it will continue stagnant
In this edition of the survey, we asked our experts to share their predictions for footwear consumption, measured in pairs, in 2025 compared to 2024.

Globally, experts anticipate a 8.4% increase in footwear consumption in 2025

If these forecasts hold true, consumption is expected to grow significantly in Oceania (+25%), followed by Africa (+13.3%), Asia (+9.2%) and North America (+8.3%). 

More modest increases are projected for South America (+3.2%) and Europe (+0.5%).




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Contents

Executive Summary
Business Context
Health of the Business
Employment Level
Prices
Quantity
Difficulties
Retail Channels
Footwear Consumption to Increase by 8.4% in 2025
Asia to Present the Fastest Growth in Footwear Production
3D Printing in the Footwear Industry
About Survey


About the Survey

In 2019 the World Footwear has created the World Footwear Experts Panel and is now conducting a Business Conditions Survey every semester. 

The objective of the World Footwear Experts Panel Survey is to collect information regarding the current business conditions within the worldwide footwear markets and disseminate this information to provide an accurate overview of the situation of the global footwear industry. The eleventh edition of this online survey was conducted during the months of November and December 2024. 

We have obtained 107 valid answers, 49% from Asia, 21% from Africa, 18% from Europe, 6% from North America, 5% from South America, and 1% from Oceania. About half of respondents are involved in footwear manufacturing (manufacturers) or footwear trade and distribution (traders) and the other half in other footwear-related activities, including trade associations (12%), education and research (8%), consultancy (8%) and other activities (23%).


Previous Editions of this Bulletin can be found HERE