Footwear Sole Material Market, By Distribution Channel, By Gender Type, By Product Type, By Material Type, By Component, By Region

Description

Footwear Sole Material Market is estimated to be valued at USD 24.85 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 33.14 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 24.85 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.20%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 33.14 Bn

Key Takeaways

Footwear sole material is produced from various materials such as PVC, rubber, PU, vulcanized rubber, and leather. Footwear provide comfort and a wide range of performance for outdoor activities. PVC and rubber are two common materials used for the manufacturing of the shoes as they provide ideal synthetic materials over traditional leather. Moreover, they are a more cost-effective solution for the manufacturing of footwear such as shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, and sneakers.

Market Dynamics

The rising trend of using polyurethane as a sole material in the manufacturing of athletic shoes in order to offer hard-wearing performance to athletes is expected to augment the market growth of footwear sole materials. The polyurethane-based midsole offers cushioning feel which reduces the chance of muscle injury and is also durable and lighter than rubber. This is expected to foster the market growth of footwear sole materials.

Rising demand for branded shoes due to improving the living standard is expected to favour the market growth of footwear sole. Additionally, rising research activities to develop cost-effective and new sole material with improved properties is further anticipated to accelerate the market growth of the footwear sole.

Intense competition in the market of footwear sole due to the presence of a large number of players is acting as an entry barrier for the new players. This is expected to restraint the market growth of the footwear sole material in the near future.

The increase in middle-class population is predicted to have positive effects on the global footwear business. Modern and fashionable footwear is always in demand. The demand for fashionable, cosy, and branded footwear among customers of all ages will drive the global footwear Sole Material market.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global footwear sole material market and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global footwear sole material market based on the following parameters - company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Bata Limited, Puma SE, Columbia Sportswear Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, and BASF SE.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future product launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global footwear sole material market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, footwear sole material manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analysing the footwear sole material market

Market Segmentation:

Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Shoe Stores
- Retail Stores
- Super Markets
- Online
Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Gender Type:
- Men
- Women
- Kids
Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Product Type:
- Athletic
- Running shoes
- Soccer shoes
- Basketball shoes
- Tennis shoes
- Non-Athletic
- Casual Footwear
- Fashion Footwear
- Military boots
Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Material Type:
- Plastics
- EVA
- PU
- PVC
- Others
- Rubber
- Natural
- Synthetic
- Leather
- Other Materials
Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Component:
- In Sole
- Mid Sole
- Out Sole
- Unit Sole
Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Nike Inc.
- Adidas AG
- Bata Limited
- Puma SE
- Columbia Sportswear Company
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Huntsman Corporation
- BASF SE.

Product Code: CMI3848

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
- Market Snippet, By Gender Type
- Market Snippet, By Product Type
- Market Snippet, By Material Type
- Market Snippet, By Component Type
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Supply Side Drivers
Demand Side Drivers
Economic Drivers
- Restraints
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Industry Trend
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- New Product Approvals/Launch
- Promotion and Marketing Initiatives
Cost Tier Down Analysis

4. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032 (%)
- Segment Trends
Shoe Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Retail Stores
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Supermarkets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Online
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)

5. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Gender Type, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032 (%)
- Segment Trends
Men
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Women
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Kids
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)

6. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032 (%)
- Segment Trends
Athletic
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
- Sub-segment Trends
  - Running shoes
  - Soccer shoes
  - Basketball shoes
  - Tennis shoes
Non-Athletic
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
- Sub-segment Trends
  - Casual Footwear
  - Fashion Footwear
  - Military boots

7. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032 (%)
- Segment Trends
Plastics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
- Sub-segment Trends
  - EVA
  - PU
  - PVC
  - Others
Rubber
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
- Sub-segment Trends
  - Natural
  - Synthetic
Leather
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)

8. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Component, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032 (%)
- Segment Trends
In Sole
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Mid Sole
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Out Sole
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)
Unit Sole
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Billion)

9. Global Footwear Sole Material Market, By Region, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Region, 2021 - 2032 (%)
North America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - U.S.
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Canada
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
Europe
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - U.K.
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Germany
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - France
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Italy
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Spain
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Russia
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Rest of Europe
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
Asia Pacific
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - China
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - India
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Japan
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - ASEAN
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Australia
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - South Korea
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
Latin America
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - Brazil
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Mexico
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Argentina
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Rest of Latin America
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
Middle East
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - GCC
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Israel
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Rest of Middle East
    - Country Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion))
Africa
- Market Share Analysis, By Sub-region, 2025 and 2032
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Sub-region, 2020 - 2032 (%)
  - North Africa
    - Sub-region Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - Central Africa
    - Sub-region Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
  - South Africa
    - Sub-region Trends
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Gender Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)
    - Market Size and Forecast, By Component, 2020- 2032 (US$ Billion)

10. Competitive Landscape

Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
- Nike Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- Adidas AG
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- Bata Limited
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- Puma SE
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- Columbia Sportswear Company
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- The Dow Chemical Company
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- Huntsman Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans
- BASF SE
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Recent Developments/Updates
  - Future Plans

11. Section

References
Research Methodology
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