Consumption
Industry is confident regarding footwear retail prices
77% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 11th edition of the survey is now available
Cost of raw materials and competition in their home market worry the footwear industry
Respondents of the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey elected the cost of raw materials and competition in their home market as the main difficultie sfaced by the industry
Positive perspectives about the health of footwear business continue
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey seem confident regarding the health of their businesses. The 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Industry is anticipating an increase in the quantity of footwear sold
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect quantities of footwear traded to increase. The report with the main conclusions of the 11th edition of the survey can be obtained now
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
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Global luxury spending to hold steady in 2024
Growth in luxury experiences and shrinking demand for luxury goods highlight a shift in consumer priorities as brands navigate changing market dynamics and regional challenges
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Comfort is key to buying shoes in Portugal
Comfort is a key factor in the purchase decision of Portuguese consumers, followed by a preference for national products, according to a LIPOR study on footwear consumer behaviour
US holiday spending expected to reach new record this year
US consumers are expected to spend a record average of 902 USD per person on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items during the winter holidays, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
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Asia accounts for more than half of the global footwear consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Leather footwear leads exports in value, but rubber & plastic leads in volume
Leather footwear accounts for 38% of the total value. In terms of volume, rubber & plastic footwear commands the pole position, accounting for half of the global exports, according to the latest World Footwear Yearbook
Asia accounts for more than half of global consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association-
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