| Product Code: ETC5726374 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
New Zealand`s import shipments of PU sole footwear polyurethane in 2024 continued to see significant growth, with a high level of concentration among top exporting countries such as Italy, Czechia, Metropolitan France, Spain, and Belgium. The industry experienced a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 85.91% from 2020 to 2024, indicating strong demand for these products in the market. The impressive growth rate of 301.71% from 2023 to 2024 further highlights the increasing popularity of PU sole footwear polyurethane in New Zealand.

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 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable footwear materials |
4.2.2 Growing trend of athleisure and casual footwear styles |
4.2.3 Innovation in polyurethane technology leading to improved comfort and durability in footwear |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials like EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and chemical usage |
5 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Trends |
6 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diphenyl Diisocyanate, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Slippers & Sandals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports , 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of new polyurethane sole technology in footwear manufacturing |
8.2 Research and development investments in polyurethane materials for footwear applications |
8.3 Consumer feedback and satisfaction with polyurethane soles in footwear |
8.4 Number of partnerships or collaborations between footwear brands and polyurethane suppliers |
8.5 Sustainability metrics related to the production and disposal of polyurethane footwear soles |
9 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand PU sole (Footwear Polyurethane) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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