| Product Code: ETC7537148 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s athletic footwear import market continued to be dominated by key exporting countries such as Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Netherlands, and Spain in 2024. Despite a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a significant decline in both the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 at -4.52% and the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -44.27%. This indicates a challenging environment for the industry, potentially influenced by various factors impacting the demand and supply dynamics within the athletic footwear market in India.

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 India Athletic Footwear Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Athletic Footwear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Athletic Footwear Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Athletic Footwear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about health and fitness leading to a rise in demand for athletic footwear. |
4.2.2 Growing disposable income of the middle-class population in India. |
4.2.3 Rising participation in sports and recreational activities among all age groups. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price sensitivity among Indian consumers. |
4.3.2 Competition from counterfeit products and unauthorized sellers. |
4.3.3 Lack of proper infrastructure for sports and fitness activities in certain regions of India. |
5 India Athletic Footwear Market Trends |
6 India Athletic Footwear Market, By Types |
6.1 India Athletic Footwear Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Running Shoes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Shoes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Trekking/Hiking Shoes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Product Types, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Athletic Footwear Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Children, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 India Athletic Footwear Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports and Athletic Goods Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Athletic Footwear Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Athletic Footwear Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Athletic Footwear Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of fitness centers and sports facilities across India. |
8.2 Growth in the number of athletic events and marathons organized in major cities. |
8.3 Percentage increase in online searches for athletic footwear brands in India. |
9 India Athletic Footwear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Athletic Footwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Athletic Footwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Athletic Footwear Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Athletic Footwear Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Athletic Footwear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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