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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
Rising carbon costs of wasted hides highlight worldwide challenge
Shifting fashion preferences for synthetic materials over leather are driving up hide waste, with figures showing growing emissions and missed sustainability opportunities across the globe
Sergio Dulio: all UITIC gatherings are unforgettable, but the next congress will set new standards
We spoke to Sergio Dulio, President of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC), to learn more about the next UITIC Congress in late August and early September 2025 in Shanghai, China. During our interview, Dulio delves into the significance of the event, its theme and what attendees can look forward to
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
Retail Flash: insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail trends in France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the US and Spain from our Retail Flash reports, highlighting a mix of recovery, persistent challenges and cautious optimism in global markets. In particular, while France and Germany continue to struggle, the US and Spain show signs of retail optimism
Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors
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
Average worldwide export price continues an upward trend to reach $12
Prices of footwear continued to increase in 2023, as revealed by the latest World Footwear Yearbook, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. $12 threshold reached
A significant setback for footwear exports in 2023
The latest data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, reveals a drop in footwear exports last year, both in value and volume
Global footwear production down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Last year saw footwear production and exports decline by 6% and 9.1% respectively, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Disruptions in the Red Sea continued into the third quarter
Global ocean carrier AP Moller-Maersk has warned that the coming months will be difficult for both carriers and businesses as the conflicts in the Red Sea continue to affect the normal functioning of supply chains
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-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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