Portugal achieved in 2025 the position of the 18th largest world producer of footwear, also having occupied the 13th place among the main global exporters in terms of value. The country maintained the second place among European footwear producers. Portugal consolidated its position above Spain in the sector. The data refers to the year 2025.
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Portugal was the 18th largest producer and 13th largest footwear exporter globally in 2025
Açoriano Oriental13 September 2026 at 19:21
Why this matters
Portugal remains the second largest footwear producer in Europe, having overtaken Spain, which represents an important milestone for the national industry. This performance reinforces the relevance of the footwear sector in the Portuguese economy and its position in world trade. WHY: Portugal's position in the global footwear ranking is of direct interest to workers and companies in the sector, to national consumers who see the quality recognized internationally, and to policymakers who monitor the country's industrial competitiveness. The fact that it maintains 2nd place in Europe and overtakes Spain demonstrates resilience and growth in a traditional sector of the Portuguese economy.
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