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ABSTRACT
According to data released by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), the 1999 footwear market in Poland was worth USD 429 million.

In 1999, the domestic footwear manufacturing base was worth USD 450 million (44 million pairs of shoes). Manufacturers substantially improved productivity and quality. Footwear with leather uppers on non-leather soles accounted for 43% of domestic production. About 52% of the domestic production was made up of man made uppers on non-leather soles. Industry experts estimate that footwear production could grow by 5-10% in 2000, especially in the shoes with leather uppers segment. 1999 retail sales of shoes increased significantly over 1998, especially in small and medium-sized footwear retailers. The Polish footwear industry continues to develop promotional strategies, distribution channels, and introducing modern technologies. The top Polish footwear manufacturers are Krisbut, San-Dal, Lukbut, BUT-S (these three manufacturers have 8-10% of the footwear market), Lider, Neptun, Ariel, Blackbut, Eksbut, and CSZ Buty. Some footwear manufacturers cooperate with foreign companies: Chelmek with Melita/Great Britain and Radoskor with Salamander and Marc from Germany. Gino Rossi established a factory in Slupsk.

According to GUS, 1999 Polish footwear exports amounted to USD 200 million and grew by 3 -4% over 1998. More than 60% of these exports went to European Union markets (EU) and 31% to Central & Eastern European markets (CEE). Leather upper shoes on leather or other soles dominated Polish shoe exports. The main importers of Polish footwear were Germany, Italy, Great Britain and the Netherlands, as well as the USA and Ukraine. Textile upper shoes on leather or non-leather soles represented 9% of total exports. The major importers were Germany, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and France. Polish exports of footwear accessories and components, as a separate group, were worth USD 80 million in 1999. Over 77% of these exports were directed to EU (mainly Germany, Italy and Denmark) and about 18% to CEE, particularly Ukraine and Belarus.

Footwear imports into Poland for 1999 amounted to USD 215 million, a 5% decrease over 1998. China and other developing countries were major shoe suppliers (over 53% of Polish footwear imports). China alone accounts for 17% of the Polish shoe market. EU countries represent 44% of Polish footwear imports, mainly from Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Great Britain. Brazil and Hungary have increased their sales of footwear in Poland. Leather shoes, low cost rubber and man made shoes represented more than 50% of Polish imports. Foreign textile shoes on leather or non-leather soles were also popular in Poland. The latter were primarily from China and Vietnam. In 1999, the Polish footwear manufacturers imported footwear components worth about USD 44 million. About 94% of these imports came from EU countries (mainly Italy and Germany).

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Published: 2006 August
Market: Womens
Region: Poland
Industry: Accessories
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