The Market Reports

Synopsis
The global market for Footwear Materials was estimated to be worth US$ 48327 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 66566 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Footwear Materials cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Footwear materials encompass a wide range of natural and synthetic substances used to construct shoes and other types of footwear. These materials are chosen for their properties like durability, comfort, breathability, and weather resistance. Common materials include leather, rubber, plastic, etc. each playing a role in the structure, comfort, and performance of a shoe.
In China, 5 largest manufacturers of Footwear Materials are BASF, Dow, Wanhua Chemical Group, Huafeng and Amway shares, which make up over 5%. Among them, BASF is the leader with about 1.6% market share. In terms of product type, Plastic occupies the largest share of the total market, about 38%. And in terms of product Application, the largest application is Sports Shoes, followed by Casual Shoes.
Sustainable Materials: There's a growing emphasis on eco-friendly materials like recycled rubber, plant-based leathers, and biodegradable polymers.
Technological Innovations: Advancements in 3D printing are enabling customized, locally produced footwear. While major brands are cautiously exploring this space, startups are leading the way in offering personalized 3D-printed shoes.
Performance and Comfort: Consumers are seeking footwear that combines durability with comfort. Materials like thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam are gaining popularity for their lightweight and cushioning properties.
The footwear materials market is poised for continued growth, driven by sustainability trends, technological advancements, and changing consumer preferences. Manufacturers focusing on innovative, eco-friendly, and high-performance materials are likely to gain a competitive edge in the evolving market landscape.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Footwear Materials, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Footwear Materials by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Footwear Materials market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Footwear Materials.
Market Segmentation
By Company
BASF
Dow
Coats Group
Toray
Arkema
Wanhua Chemical Group
Huafon
Anli Material Technology
Xuchuan Chemical
Hwa Ching Industry
Miracll Chemicals
Changhong Polymer Scientific & Technical
Jia-Hua Footwear
Segment by Type
Leather
Rubber
Plastic
Other
Segment by Application
Sports Shoes
Casual Shoes
Sandals
Other
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Footwear Materials manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Footwear Materials in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Footwear Materials in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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