In 2023, Germany led the European export market of footwear with leather uppers with a significant share increase of 2.36% year-on-year. Poland and the UK also showed strong growth, rising by 6.89% and 4.65%, respectively. Conversely, Romania (-6.09%) and Bulgaria (-7.17%) experienced the largest declines.
Portugal and Italy witnessed declines, by 2.53% and 4.2% respectively, punctuating a mixed growth landscape. Over a five-year period, the CAGR reflects varying trends across countries, highlighting stabilizing or shifting market dynamics.
Future trends to watch involve potential growth from less mature markets, such as Lithuania and Latvia, due to their recent percentage increases. Additionally, economic conditions and shifts in global demand could alter the competitive landscape for European nations.
Top countries in Export of Footwear with Leather Uppers Share by Country (Units (Pairs))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.92 | 2023 | +5.1% | +2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.51 | 2023 | -3.42% | -4.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 12.36 | 2023 | +2.09% | +4.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.81 | 2023 | +1.4% | -2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.87 | 2023 | +2.42% | +1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.88 | 2023 | -1.24% | -1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.68 | 2023 | +4.5% | +6.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 5.78 | 2023 | +2.19% | +4.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.82 | 2023 | +4.53% | +1.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2.63 | 2023 | -1.35% | -2.4% | View data |
