As one of the largest footwear-producing markets in the world, this consumer segment in India thrived on a large share volume of what is called casual footwear at over ** percent as of 2017. While the sectors were primarily categorized into men’s, women’s, and kids’ footwear, the retailers were dominated by the unorganized players.   Indian footwear marketWith a market share of about ** percent, apparel and footwear came second after food and grocery in the retail industry in India. The footwear market in the country was valued at nearly 17 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, fourth worldwide. A majority of these were consumed domestically, and the remaining were exported to the United States and countries in the European Union.   Indian footwear retailersOver the years, footwear has evolved from a basic need to an indicator of fashion and style. In this context, it is a vital part of the fashion industry along with apparel, accessories, and jewelry. One of the earliest retailers of footwear in India was Bata, often synonymous with casual footwear, reflecting the popularity of this originally Czech brand. Metro and Liberty were among domestic retailers that offered the most, if not the entire range of footwear. With the expansion of the sports segment, billion-dollar foreign players, including Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, entered the Indian market in the late 1990s. In recent years, the rise of e-commerce has increased the purchase of footwear online.

The number of users in the 'Footwear' segment of the fashion e-commerce market in India was modeled to stand at ************** users in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the number of users has risen by ************** users since 2017. Between 2024 and 2029, the number of users will rise by ************* users, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Footwear.

Footwear market was valued over *** billion Indian rupees in 2018 across India, which was a significant increase from the previous year. Evidently, the footwear industry in 2018 began to overcome its economic challenges, such as introduction of the goods and services tax in the previous year, which impacted consumers and manufacturers alike.

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The size of the global apparel and footwear market in 2019 was *** trillion U.S. dollars, and this was forecast to reach *** trillion U.S. dollars by 2030. Apparel market in Asia to grow Further forecasts suggest that the global apparel market could alone be valued at around **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2020, with the largest demand share set to come from the Asia Pacific region. As of 2018, the United States generated the highest revenue from the apparel market, followed by China, India, and Japan – highlighting the emerging markets in Asia. Sportswear brands pushing apparel market The sportswear market is one of the key apparel markets worldwide: it was valued at *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and was predicted to increase by around ** percent by 2025. Sportswear is made from materials that improve agility and offer comfort, specifically designed to aid performance during physical activities. Nike was the leading sportswear company worldwide in 2019, with sales generating more than ** billion U.S. dollars.

India Imports: Volume: HS: 64021910: All Rubber Sports Footwear data was reported at 17.220 Pair th in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 190.910 Pair th for 2017. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64021910: All Rubber Sports Footwear data is updated yearly, averaging 8.200 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,062.090 Pair th in 2014 and a record low of 0.010 Pair th in 2008. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64021910: All Rubber Sports Footwear data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO006: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Imports: Volume.

This statistic represents the share of individuals across India purchasing shoes from multi brand stores as of July 2017, by age. During the survey period, approximately **** percent of the ***** year olds across the country agreed to purchasing shoes from multi brand stores, while approximately **** percent of the ***** year olds across the country agreed to purchasing shoes from multi brand stores during the same time period.

India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data was reported at 77.180 Pair th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.950 Pair th for 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data is updated yearly, averaging 626.860 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,160.170 Pair th in 2010 and a record low of 22.950 Pair th in 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO003: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: Volume.

India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 152: Manufacture of Footwear: Workers data was reported at 229,672.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 220,340.000 Person for 2016. India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 152: Manufacture of Footwear: Workers data is updated yearly, averaging 176,658.000 Person from Mar 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 229,672.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 145,600.000 Person in 2010. India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 152: Manufacture of Footwear: Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table IN.BAD019: Manufacturing Industry: NIC 2008: 152: Manufacture of Footwear.

India Imports: Volume: HS: 64039120: Leather Footwear Of Plastic And Synthetic Sole data was reported at 34.540 Pair th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.100 Pair th for 2017. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64039120: Leather Footwear Of Plastic And Synthetic Sole data is updated yearly, averaging 7.570 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.270 Pair th in 2009 and a record low of 0.100 Pair th in 2017. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64039120: Leather Footwear Of Plastic And Synthetic Sole data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO006: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Imports: Volume.

In 2024, the footwear segment led the fashion market in India, with around ************** users. The apparel segment ranked second with approximately ************* users, while accessories followed with about ************* users.

In the year ended May 31, 2025, Nike generated about 12.7 billion U.S. dollars' worth of footwear revenue in North America. This was a decrease compared to the previous fiscal year. All regions recorded a decrease in sales. Every year, Nike generates the bulk of its revenue through footwear sales. Nike U.S.-based Nike is the world leader in athletic footwear and apparel. The company was founded in January 1964 and is headquartered in Oregon, United States. The company, which is traded as NKE on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has acquired several footwear and apparel companies over its history including Cole Haan and Converse. The Nike swoosh is seen on all of the company's attire products and is one of the most recognized logos worldwide. Global presence Overall demand trends have been favorable for Nike in most regions, for both athletic footwear and apparel. The drivers of the good results include basketball, lifestyle running, and men and women’s apparel. Nike, along with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. While Nike already has a presence in many markets, there is still significant growth potential. Rapidly growing economies like China, along with other emerging markets like India and Brazil, have the potential to drive future earnings growth. Given Nike’s focus on R&D, the company is typically at the forefront of product innovation. While products like FuelBand, a wearable technology that monitors physical activity, may not have been as successful as hoped, Nike always has its eye on the next “big thing".

India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032011: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe for Men data was reported at 291.930 Pair th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 267.690 Pair th for 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032011: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe for Men data is updated yearly, averaging 1,661.540 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,404.990 Pair th in 2008 and a record low of 267.690 Pair th in 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64032011: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe for Men data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO003: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: Volume.

India Exports: INR: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data was reported at 50.493 INR mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.467 INR mn for 2017. India Exports: INR: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data is updated yearly, averaging 368.241 INR mn from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 902.106 INR mn in 2014 and a record low of 23.467 INR mn in 2017. India Exports: INR: HS: 64032022: Footwear With All Leather, Open Toe for Women data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO001: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: INR.

India Imports: Volume: HS: 64032012: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe For Women data was reported at 25.820 Pair th in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 125.840 Pair th for 2017. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64032012: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe For Women data is updated yearly, averaging 344.320 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 750.820 Pair th in 2012 and a record low of 9.130 Pair th in 2004. India Imports: Volume: HS: 64032012: Footwear With All Leather, Closed Toe For Women data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO006: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Imports: Volume.

India Exports: USD: HS: 64042000: Footwear with Outer Soles of Leather or Composition Leather and With Upper of Textile Materials data was reported at 4.450 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.440 USD mn for 2017. India Exports: USD: HS: 64042000: Footwear with Outer Soles of Leather or Composition Leather and With Upper of Textile Materials data is updated yearly, averaging 10.345 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.930 USD mn in 2008 and a record low of 4.440 USD mn in 2017. India Exports: USD: HS: 64042000: Footwear with Outer Soles of Leather or Composition Leather and With Upper of Textile Materials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO002: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: USD.

India Exports: Volume: HS: 64069020: Leather Parts Of Footwear, Other Than Soles And Prepared Uppers data was reported at 270.290 kg th in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 281.020 kg th for 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64069020: Leather Parts Of Footwear, Other Than Soles And Prepared Uppers data is updated yearly, averaging 240.400 kg th from Mar 2014 (Median) to 2018, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 281.020 kg th in 2017 and a record low of 114.360 kg th in 2014. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64069020: Leather Parts Of Footwear, Other Than Soles And Prepared Uppers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO003: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: Volume.

India Exports: Volume: HS: 64035112: Ankle Covered All Leather Shoes for Women data was reported at 3,555.510 Pair th in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,799.890 Pair th for 2017. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64035112: Ankle Covered All Leather Shoes for Women data is updated yearly, averaging 6,125.900 Pair th from Mar 2004 (Median) to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,605.640 Pair th in 2014 and a record low of 1,227.200 Pair th in 2004. India Exports: Volume: HS: 64035112: Ankle Covered All Leather Shoes for Women data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table IN.JCO003: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 8 Digits: By Commodity: HS64: Footwear and Gaiters: Exports: Volume.

India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 1520: Manufacture of Footwear: Factories data was reported at 2,420.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,424.000 Unit for 2016. India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 1520: Manufacture of Footwear: Factories data is updated yearly, averaging 2,108.000 Unit from Mar 2009 to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,424.000 Unit in 2016 and a record low of 1,307.000 Unit in 2010. India Manufacturing Industries: NIC 2008: 1520: Manufacture of Footwear: Factories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table IN.BAE036: Manufacturing Industry: NIC 2008: 1520: Manufacture of Footwear.

Organized jewelry and watches in India were estimated to penetrate ** percent of the retail market in 2021, indicating a growth from ** percent in 2018. The slow growth could be a consequence of the expensive jewelry being bought infrequently across the South Asian country. Typically, jewelry in India is not bought for occasions and adornment purposes only. Investment has been an important reason for jewelry purchase as well. Organized retail in India Jewelry and watches had the highest penetration in organized retail across India in 2017, at about ** percent. This was closely followed by footwear and consumer electronics, with a penetration rate of ** percent each. Food and groceries had the lowest penetration rate that year. Despite having the lowest penetration rate, the food and grocery segment had the highest value in the organized retail market at around ** billion U.S. dollars. Leading jewelry retailersKalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, and Malabar are some of the leading retailers in the jewelry and watches segment within the organized market across the country. Kalyan Jewellers made a profit after tax of **** billion Indian rupees in 2019. That year, the retailer was present across ** states domestically as well as in the Middle East. Joyalukkas, on the other hand, reported a profit of almost ** billion rupees in 2019. Established in the southern city of Kottayam in 2002, the company had ** stores across the country as of August 2019.