In the first half of 2025, the Portuguese footwear industry exported 36 million pairs of shoes worth 843 million euros. Compared to the same period last year, this represents an increase of 5.4% in volume and 3.7% in value. Over the past year, the Portuguese sector has gained market share against its main international competitors.
China, which is responsible for around 55% of global footwear production, experienced a 12.5% decline in exports during the same period. Mexico and Turkey, two benchmark producers, saw respective declines of 19.3% and 15.3% in international trade. In Europe, Italy and Spain, two of Portugal’s main competitors, recorded declines of 2.6% and 2%, respectively.
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China, which is responsible for around 55% of global footwear production, experienced a 12.5% decline in exports during the same period. Mexico and Turkey, two benchmark producers, saw respective declines of 19.3% and 15.3% in international trade. In Europe, Italy and Spain, two of Portugal’s main competitors, recorded declines of 2.6% and 2%, respectively.
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