| Product Code: ETC8200406 | 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 |
The import shipments of polyurethane (PU) soles to Malta in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as the Philippines, Italy, China, Canada, and the Netherlands. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) signifies a concentrated market landscape. Despite a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.54% from 2020 to 2024, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, indicating potential market challenges or shifts in demand. Monitoring market trends and potential diversification strategies may be essential for stakeholders in the PU sole import sector in Malta.
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 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Overview |
3.1 Malta Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Malta 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 awareness about the benefits of polyurethane soles in footwear |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on quality footwear |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in polyurethane sole production |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other types of sole materials in the footwear market |
4.3.3 Regulations and environmental concerns related to the production and use of polyurethane |
5 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Trends |
6 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Types |
6.1 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Slipper and Sandals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Leisure, 2021- 2031F |
7 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of footwear with polyurethane soles |
8.2 Percentage of footwear manufacturers using polyurethane soles in their products |
8.3 Number of new product launches featuring polyurethane soles |
9 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Malta Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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