| Product Code: ETC5087062 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import shipments of shoes with knitted uppers into New Zealand in 2024 continue to be dominated by top exporting countries such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Australia. Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating a concentrated market, the industry has experienced a significant decline in Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -20.68% from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, the negative growth rate of -8.79% from 2023 to 2024 suggests ongoing challenges in the market. This data underscores the competitive landscape and changing dynamics within the shoe import industry 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 Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for lightweight and breathable footwear. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of athleisure fashion trends. |
4.2.4 Technological advancements in knitting techniques for shoe uppers. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited awareness and adoption of knitted upper shoes in certain consumer segments. |
4.3.2 Higher production costs associated with specialized knitting machinery and materials. |
4.3.3 Potential quality and durability concerns compared to traditional shoe constructions. |
5 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Casual Shoes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Shoes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Running Shoes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of consumers aware of and interested in knitted upper shoes. |
8.2 Rate of adoption of knitted upper shoes in different age demographics. |
8.3 Number of collaborations with sustainable fashion brands for knitted upper shoe lines. |
8.4 Average time spent on RD for enhancing the durability and performance of knitted upper shoes. |
8.5 Frequency of new product launches featuring innovative knitting technologies. |
9 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Shoe With Knitted Upper Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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