| Product Code: ETC9974066 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States continued to see significant imports of polyurethane (PU) soles, with Vietnam, China, Italy, Mexico, and Guatemala being the top exporting countries. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period of 2020-2024 remained strong at 8.84%. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration of imports, suggesting a competitive market landscape. The data highlights the importance of these key exporting countries in supplying PU soles to meet the demand in the US 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 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) 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 sustainability and eco-friendly materials |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to innovative PU sole products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like polyols and isocyanates |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials like EVA and rubber |
4.3.3 Regulations and environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of PU materials |
5 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Slipper and Sandals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Leisure, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of new PU sole technologies in footwear manufacturing |
8.2 Percentage of footwear brands incorporating PU soles in their product lines |
8.3 Number of patents filed for PU sole innovations |
8.4 Average lifespan of footwear products with PU soles |
8.5 Customer satisfaction ratings related to comfort and durability of PU sole footwear |
9 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |