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Sneakers - Worldwide

Worldwide
  • In 2024, the revenue generated in the Sneakers market worldwide is an impressive US$84.5bn.
  • It is projected that this market will experience an annual growth of 5.22% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • Comparing the revenue generated by different countries, United States dominates the market by generating the most revenue in the Sneakers market, which is estimated to reach US$25bn in 2024.
  • To put this into perspective, the revenue generated per person in 2024 is expected to be US$10.91.
  • Looking ahead, the volume of the Sneakers market is predicted to reach 1.5bn pairs by 2029.
  • Additionally, there is an expected volume growth of 2.8% in 2025.0 alone.
  • The average volume per person in the Sneakers market is predicted to be 0.16pairs in 2024.
  • These figures clearly demonstrate the potential for growth in the Sneakers market worldwide.
  • Sneaker culture in the United States continues to thrive with high demand for limited edition releases and collaborations.

Definition:

The market for Sneakers refers to so-called “athleisure” footwear, i.e., everyday footwear with an athletic appearance where fashion aspects outweigh functional ones. The segments Sneakers and Athletic Footwear have seen an upsurge during the past years and have gained in importance in comparison to classic town footwear. Athletic Footwear that is specifically designed for sports purposes (e.g., soccer, tennis, basketball, etc.) is excluded and can be found in the corresponding Athletic Footwear segment.

Additional Information:

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

Key players in the market include companies such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Asics.

In-Scope

  • "Athleisure" footwear (everyday shoes with athletic design)

Out-Of-Scope

  • Functional athletic footwear (e.g. for tennis, basketball, soccer, running etc.)
  • Work and safety shoes
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Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Sources: Statista Market Insights, Annual reports of key players, Desk research, Statista Consumer Insights Global

    Notes: The chart “Comparable Estimates” shows the forecasted development of the selected market from different sources. Please see the additional information for methodology and publication date.

    Most recent update: Feb 2023

    Volume

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Key Players

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Price

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Sales Channels

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    Since fashion trends have frequently carried over into the sneakers industry, they have now become a part of the everyday style of 40% of consumers, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey. In terms of revenue value, the United States is in the lead, where sneakers have long been thought of as a culture. When it comes to revenue numbers, the Sneaker segment is led by two of its biggest players, Nike and Adidas.

    Methodology

    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.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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