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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
2025 brings questions to the Italian leather sector
Italy's tanning industry currently struggles with declining demand, rising economic pressures and labour challenges, while hopes for recovery hinge on global economic, political and trade stability
Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025
With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition
Footwear imports pressure South African manufacturers
South Africa's footwear imports surged by nearly 35% this year, while local production fell by 15%, prompting SAFLIA and unions to seek solutions to the challenges faced by local manufacturers
OrthoLite significantly expands its operations in India
Thanks to solid leadership in the region, OrthoLite has increased its Indian footprint by adding leather insole production and strengthening local manufacturing to support 61 brand partners
Brazilian footwear industry eyes recovery despite growing trade pressures
The Brazilian footwear industry is expected to surpass pre-pandemic production levels in 2025. However, rising low-cost competition from imports poses challenges to local manufacturers
Domestic demand drives growth in Brazil’s footwear sector
In the first nine months of 2024, Brazil’s footwear industry produced over 671 million pairs, up 4.8% from 2023. Increased footwear consumption helped create over 14,500 jobs in the sector
Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year
Italian footwear sector hits the brakes in the first half of the year
The latest snapshot from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici shows that the footwear sector saw its turnover, exports and production fall in the first half
Shift towards Streamlined Production Lines is Anticipated
In this edition of the survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on which technology – from a pre-selected list – is most likely to revolutionize the footwear industry in the coming years. Read all about it now
OrthoLite expands European hub
The US-based insole manufacturer has announced the expansion its European facility, OrthoLite Europa (OEU), located in Almansa, Spain. The aim is to increase capacity and bring solutions closer to its European partners
Influencer Marketing seen as a Successful Tool for Footwear
In this edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions survey, we asked our experts about their opinions on the effectiveness of influencer marketing. The results shed light on the apparent noteworthy impact of influencer marketing in the footwear industry
Optimistic expectations for footwear retail prices
76% 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 10th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Positive perspectives about the health of footwear business
Almost 60% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey seem confident regarding the health of their businesses. The 10th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Industry is antecipating an increase in the quantity of footwear sold
According to the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey more than 60% of the respondents expect quantities of footwear traded to increase. All results are now available-
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