| Product Code: ETC6751196 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China continued to see a high concentration of polyurethane (PU) sole imports from top exporting countries such as Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia, Italy, and Slovenia. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -7.22% from 2020 to 2024, the industry experienced a significant decline in growth rate of -24.63% from 2023 to 2024. The market dynamics suggest a challenging landscape for PU sole import shipments in China, with potential shifts in supplier relationships and demand patterns impacting the industry in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for comfortable and durable footwear |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly materials |
4.2.3 Expansion of the footwear industry in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards |
5 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Trends |
6 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Types |
6.1 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Slipper and Sandals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Leisure, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of polyurethane (PU) soles in new footwear designs |
8.2 Rate of technological advancements in PU sole manufacturing |
8.3 Percentage of footwear manufacturers using PU soles in their product lines |
9 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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