Textile-upper sports footwear including training shoes market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for textile-upper sports footwear in Portugal contracted significantly from 3 433 thousand pairs in 2020 to 1 988 thousand pairs in 2024, with value dropping from $64.7 million to $55.4 million. The initial downturn in 2020 was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and reduced consumer demand across the sector.

During this period, Portuguese manufacturers emphasized sustainability and local production. Companies like Procalçado, Aloft, and Vapesol invested in eco-friendly materials, zero-waste processes, and new polymer technologies, while domestic brands such as Sanjo and Zouri launched recycled collections. Stricter European Union labeling and traceability regulations introduced in 2021 increased compliance demands, coinciding with a steady decline in imports from over 4 500 thousand pairs in 2019 to under 2 900 thousand pairs by 2024.

By 2024, local production had diminished, and the market relied more on imported goods, though at a lower overall volume. The industry's focus on sustainable practices and alignment with EU legislation continued to shape its structure through 2025, with imports further easing to 2 735 thousand pairs.

Production textile-upper sports footwear including training shoes in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's output of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, was valued at 1 881 thousand US dollars. This represents a substantial year-over-year decrease of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

In 2021, Portugal produced 435.7 thousand pairs of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes. This marked a notable decrease of 20.0% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Exports textile-upper sports footwear including training shoes from Portugal

Exports in kind, K 2u

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, exports reached their minimum at 757 thousand pairs, while the maximum was recorded in 2019 at 835 thousand pairs, representing a 1.7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Portugal exported 757 thousand pairs of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, corresponding to a moderate decrease of 5.4% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 71.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Portugal's exports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, in kind. Spain accounted for 44.0% of exports, Germany for 15.0%, and the Netherlands for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 72.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Portugal's exports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, increased in 2021. The export volume reached 13.5 million US dollars, marking an improvement of 21.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 29.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain were the key partners for Portugal's exports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 22.1% of exports, Germany for 21.2%, and Spain for 15.0%. Together, these three countries made up 58.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports textile-upper sports footwear including training shoes to Portugal

Imports in kind, K 2u

Portugal's imports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. Imports reached 3 119 thousand pairs, down by 15.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 26.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 544 thousand pairs, with the largest increase that year at 7.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Belgium, and France were the largest suppliers of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, to Portugal in kind. Spain accounted for 42.6% of imports, Belgium for 17.3%, and France for 16.1%. Together, these three countries formed 76.0% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Portugal's imports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports stood at 73.1 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 33.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Belgium, and Germany were the three largest markets for Portugal's imports of textile-upper sports footwear, including training shoes, in value terms. Together, they accounted for 74.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021