In 2023, Italy dominated the European market for footwear with protective metal toecaps and rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers, valued at €186.04 million. This represents a 19.17% increase from the previous year. Poland and Slovenia showed modest growth of 1.81% and 0.95%, respectively, while Finland increased by 2.06%. Croatia experienced a decline of 4.31%. Portugal, France, and Spain maintained stable contributions, all under €20 million, with no significant annual changes recorded.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include increased demand for safety footwear driven by stricter workplace regulations and growing awareness of worker safety across Europe. Potential growth markets include Poland and Slovenia, while innovations in materials could further boost production efficiency and sustainability within the industry.
Top countries in Sold Production of Footwear Incorporating a Protective Metal Toecap, with Outer Soles and Uppers of Rubber or of Plastics by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 186,040,000 | 2023 | +10.45% | +19.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 15,782,000 | 2021 | -1.52% | +16.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11,037,000 | 2023 | +3.47% | +1.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 4,728,400 | 2023 | +6.81% | +0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3,325,000 | 2021 | -6.29% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,300,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,685,800 | 2023 | +3.32% | +2.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 558,190 | 2023 | -3.93% | -4.31% | View data |
