Global footwear production reached 24.6 billion pairs in 2025, but no European country made the top ten, which is dominated by Asia. Italy remains Europe’s leading producer despite its decline, with 118 million pairs, equal to 0.48% of global output. Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam increased production in 2025, while India, Brazil and Indonesia lost market…
Footwear, Asia dominates in 2025: Italy leads Europe but declines







