| Product Code: ETC4506923 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
Japan's import shipments of PU sole for footwear in 2024 continued to see high concentration among the top exporting countries, with China, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Province of China, and Cambodia leading the way. Despite the challenging market conditions, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 was -3.04%. However, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, with a rate of -16.33%, indicating a slowdown in import activity for PU sole in the Japanese footwear market.

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 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for comfortable and durable footwear |
4.2.2 Growing preference for eco-friendly and sustainable materials in footwear manufacturing |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative and high-performance PU sole materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials in the footwear industry |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and compliance for PU sole production |
5 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Trends |
6 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diphenyl Diisocyanate, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Slippers & Sandals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports , 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new PU sole materials and technologies |
8.2 Consumer feedback and satisfaction ratings on comfort and performance of PU sole footwear |
8.3 Adoption rate of PU sole footwear by major footwear brands |
8.4 Percentage of footwear manufacturers using PU sole materials in their product lines |
8.5 Environmental impact assessment and sustainability certifications for PU sole production process |
9 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |