Footwear - Iceland

Iceland

Highlights

In 2024, the revenue in the Footwear market in Iceland is expected to reach US$81.3m which is projected to grow annually by 0.29% (CAGR 2024-2029).
The Boots segment dominates the market with a market volume of US$28.8m in 2024.
When compared globally, China generates the highest revenue of US$118bn in 2024.
Per person revenues of US$215.20 are estimated to be generated in 2024 concerning the total population figures.
By 2029, the volume in the Footwear market is predicted to reach 1.1m pairs.
Additionally, a volume growth of -0.2% is anticipated in 2025.0.
The average volume per person in the Footwear market is estimated to be 2.94pairs in 2024.
In Iceland, Non-Luxury make up 63% of the sales in the Footwear market by 2024.
Despite Iceland's harsh weather, the demand for high-quality and durable footwear, particularly for outdoor activities, remains strong in the market.

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Definition:

The Footwear market comprises all kinds of shoes that are designed and intended for a variety of activities. This market includes athletic, casual, formal, and other town footwear but excludes work and safety shoes. Depending on their purpose and function, these shoes are made from leather, textile, plastic, rubber, and/or wood materials. The market covers women’s, men’s, and children’s footwear. Just like the Apparel market, the Footwear market is currently being shaped by a tremendous change in customer purchase habits. The upswing in e-commerce store concepts is putting significant pressure on stationary retail stores.

Structure:

The market is divided into Sneakers, Running, Gym & Training, Boots, Business & Formal, Sandals. Sneakers are defined as everyday footwear with an athletic appearance.Running shoes are specifically designed to provide support, cushioning, and stability for running activities. Gym & Training footwear includes shoes designed for various indoor and outdoor training activities, offering versatile support and flexibility for weightlifting, cardio workouts, CrossFit, and other fitness routines. Boots encompass a wide range of styles, including ankle boots, knee-high boots, and hiking boots, designed for durability and protection across various terrains and weather conditions. Business & Formal footwear includes shoes designed for professional and formal occasions, featuring polished leather shoes, classic oxfords, loafers, and dress shoes that complement business attire and evening wear. Sandals are open-toe footwear providing breathability and comfort in warm weather, including casual flip-flops, elegant strappy sandals, and supportive walking sandals suitable for everyday wear and special occasions.

Additional Information:

The market comprises revenue and average revenue per capita, volume and average volume per capita, price per unit (per pair), luxury revenue share, and sales channels. The sales channel Online refers to the purchase of physical goods in online retail. In other words, the purchase is concluded via the internet, be it on a desktop PC, tablet, or smartphone. The distribution channel Offline covers all purchases in stationary stores, by telesales, or via mail order (e.g., print catalogs).

Key players in the market include companies that have the biggest share in the Footwear market such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Skechers, and Puma.

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Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the consumer spending on footwear which comprises Sneakers, Athletic Footwear, Leather Footwear, and Textile & Other Footwear segments that are produced for private end customers for both offline retail (department stores, traditional specialist shops) and online retail (e-commerce, ordering by catalog).

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a combined Top-Down and Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform, national statistics, industry research, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, historical developments, current trends, reported performance indicators from the key market players, and Statista interviews with market experts. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as GDP, consumer spending, consumer price index, and population. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing illustrates suited forecasting for the Footwear market with projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level.