Vegan Footwear Market Size Analysis
According to a recent survey conducted by ChemView Consulting, the Global Vegan Footwear Market grew at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2017-2021 and is estimated to be US$ 1,27,465.3Mn in 2022. Currently, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% and is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 2,34,814.3Mn by 2032 end.
Due to increased knowledge of its potential applications, the Vegan Footwear business, which is still in its infancy, has gained traction. Carbon fiber producers recycle carbon fiber due to the dumping duty and an increasing focus on environmental rules.
Market Dynamic
THE RAPIDLY GROWING VEGAN POPULATION IS A MAJOR DRIVER OF THE VEGAN FOOTWEAR MARKET
The vegan footwear business is mostly driven by the world’s constantly expanding vegan population. The Vegan Society claims that going vegan might reduce healthcare expenses, prevent climate damage, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The world’s population is becoming more vegan due to an increased understanding of its advantages.
Additional factors anticipated to drive the market’s growth include the rising number of animal lovers, increasing NGO activities involving animal abuse and animal rights, such as PETA, and the expanding trend of animal humanization.
LACK OF AWARENESS REGARDING VEGAN FOOTWEAR
Several problems could hamper the global market for vegan shoes. Major barriers to market growth in the upcoming years include a lack of consumer knowledge about vegan footwear, the high cost of vegan footwear, and the availability of counterfeit footwear goods in developing and undeveloped nations.

Market Segments Covered in Report
By Product Type:
- Shoes
- Sneakers
- Boots
- Sandals
- Heels
- Loafers
- Others
By Material Type:
- Microfiber
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Recycled Plastics
- Recycled Polyester
- Cotton
- Natural Rubber
- Hemp
- Others
By End-User:
By Sales Channel:
- Direct
- Indirect
- Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Multi-brand Stores
- Independent Stores
- Convenience Stores
- Online Retailers
- Other Sales Channel
By Region and Country:
- North America (U.S., Canada)
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Rest of Latin America)
- Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia & New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, Rest of Middle East)
- Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Segment-Wise Analysis
Which material type is dominating Vegan Footwear consumption?
The polyurethane sector dominated 45.9% of the market. Due to considerations including ease of use and the abundance of polyurethane footwear on the market, the polyurethane sector held the largest market share.
Which sales channel of Vegan Footwear to gain traction in the coming years?
The segment of specialty stores held the largest share, with 62.9%. Due to their rising popularity in developed regions like North America and Europe, specialty stores had the biggest market share for vegan footwear.
Region-Wise Analysis
The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
- Due to the rising popularity of veganism and the huge demand for vegan footwear in the United States, North America holds the largest market share at 36.7%.
- Due to the rising demand from countries like Germany and the United Kingdom, the market in Europe, which is now in second place, is anticipated to expand greatly.
Competition Analysis
Leading market participants who are active globally concentrate on business growth, development, and new product introductions.
The key developments in the Global Vegan Footwear Market:
- In December 2021, RTFKT, a well-known company that employs cutting-edge innovation to produce next-generation collectibles that blend gaming and culture, was acquired by NIKE, Inc.
A list of some of the key suppliers present in the market are:
- LVMH
- Nike
- Adidas
- Puma
- Under Armour
- Skechers
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Asics
- VF Corp
- Columbia Sportswear Co.
Report Coverage and Highlights
- Our comprehensive, data-backed, and facts-oriented report provides niche and cross-sectional analysis at global and country levels.
- Assessment of the historical (actual data) and current market size (2017-2021), market projections (2022-2032), and CAGR.
- The market assessment across North America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
- Competitive tactical intelligence, key strategies adopted by top players, production capacity and company shares analysis, product brand surveys, and export-import analysis
- Pricing analysis to set and benchmark your current or future offerings across each product type helps you understand whether your pricing strategy is aligned with market expectations and can be compared to market disruptions.
- Predictions on critical supply and demand trends and technological expertise needed to address operations scalability.
- Consumer behavior shifts and their implications for players, list of end-users, and their consumption analysis.
- Key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and emerging trends impacting the market growth.
- Value chain analysis (list of manufacturers, distributors, end-users, and average profitability margins).
- Strategic market analysis, recommendations, and future headways on crucial winning strategies.
Research Scope |
Details |
Forecast period |
2022-2032 |
Historical data available for |
2017-2021 |
Market analysis |
USD Million for Value and Tons for Volume, and CAGR from 2022 to 2032 |
Key regions covered |
North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa |
Key countries covered |
US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia & New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt |
Key segments covered |
By Product Type, Material Type, End-Use, Sales Channel, and Region |
Customization scope |
Available upon Request |
Pricing and purchase options |
Available upon Request |
- Report Includes
Market Size Data
- Global market size data, historical (2018 to 2022) and forecast (2023 to 2033), by each segment and region
- Regional level market size data, historical (2018 to 2022) and forecast (2023 to 2033), by each segment and country
- Country level market share data, historical (2018 to 2022) and forecast (2023 to 2033), by each segment
- Market attractiveness analysis based on market share index and CAGR index for each of the segments and regions
- Incremental dollar opportunity generated in the forecast period would be indicated
- Key Takeaways, Recommendations, and key investment pockets for the relevant segments would be highlighted
Market Background
- Macroeconomic factors that impact the market developments
- Market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities) that positively or negatively influence market growth
- Supply Side and Demand Side trends – trends witnessed from buyers and suppliers side
- Production and Consumption Gap Analysis – analysis of gap between production and consumption in any geography to fulfil unmet demand
- Trade analysis and analysis of key supply and demand hubs
- Identification of hotbed opportunities existing in the market
- Porter’s and PEST analysis to understand the business environment of the geography
- Regulatory scenario – Identification of key sector specific and trade regulations, and assessment of whether it helps or hinder market development & growth
Pricing Analysis
- Regional-level product pricing analysis to set and benchmark your current or future product offerings across each product type
- Historical and projected pricing trends of the product which helps in determining the product’s price and/or services beneficial for companies product lifecycle
- Cost teardown analysis and key factors impacting pricing
Value Chain Analysis
- Country-wise list of raw material suppliers
- Raw material price trends and buyers’ sentiment
- Overview of Intelligent Sourcing Technique
- Raw material procurement requirements
- Vendor selection criteria
- Country-wise list of product manufacturers
- Country-wise list of distributors/traders
- Country-wise list of end-users
- End-Users/Customers consumption mapping
- Key End-Users/Customers client list
- Country-wise list of other key channel partners
- Average profitability margins
- Regional value chain dynamics
Competition Analysis
- Market shares and production capacities of key players
- Tier structure analysis of market
- Comprehensive competition dashboard representing the top 10-15 players in the market
- Individual company profiles of top 15 to 20 manufacturers
- Business Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Financials
- Recent Developments
- SWOT Analysis
- Strategies
Country Coverage
North America: U.S., Canada
Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Central America, Rest of Latin America
Western Europe: Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Poland, Romania, Rest of Western Europe
Eastern Europe: Russia & Belarus, Balkan Countries, Baltic Countries, Central Asia, Rest of Eastern Europe
Middle East & Africa: KSA, UAE, Turkey, Israel, Northern Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
East Asia: China, Japan, South Korea
South Asia & Pacific: India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand, Rest of South Asia & Pacific
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the forecast period between 2022 and 2032, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3%.
The rapidly growing vegan population is a major driver of the vegan footwear market.
Major global Vegan Footwear Market players are LVMH, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Under Armour, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Asics, VF Corp, and Columbia Sportswear Co.
Lack of awareness regarding vegan footwear hampers the market expansion.
North America is expected to account for the largest market revenue share in the Global Vegan Footwear market.