In 2023, Germany led European production of protective footwear with a value of €448.81 million, followed by Italy at €235.73 million and Finland at €94.269 million. These countries showed positive growth, with Italy and Finland experiencing the highest year-on-year increases of 5.19% and 5.54%, respectively. Conversely, France and Spain saw declines, with Spain experiencing a notable decrease of 6.59%. Smaller markets like Estonia and the United Kingdom also contracted slightly.
Future trends to watch include:
- Shift towards sustainable manufacturing practices, impacting costs and processes.
- Increasing adoption of automation and innovative materials in production to enhance safety features and reduce costs.
- Potential market expansion in Eastern European countries, driven by increasing demand.
Top countries in Sold Production of Footwear with Rubber, Plastic or Leather Outer Soles and Leather Uppers and with a Protective Metal Toe-Cap by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 448,810,000 | 2023 | +11.11% | +3.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 235,730,000 | 2023 | +7.3% | +5.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 94,269,000 | 2023 | +4.67% | +5.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 85,687,000 | 2023 | +4.27% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 45,582,000 | 2023 | +3.27% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 35,164,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +4.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 34,582,000 | 2023 | +3.66% | +4.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 28,851,000 | 2023 | -2.05% | -6.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 5,727,000 | 2023 | +0.63% | +1.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 3,605,700 | 2023 | +3.12% | -1.37% | View data |
