In a global economic context marked by uncertainty, the Spanish footwear sector faces a new challenge. The decision of United States to increase tariffs on products from the European Union has generated a wave of concern among Spanish manufacturers, who see their competitiveness threatened in one of their key markets.
The United States has established itself as the sixth destination for Spanish footwear exports and the first outside the European UnionThis strategic position, coupled with the fact that Spanish footwear is in a high-value segment, with an average export price of €54 per pair, underscores the importance of this market for the industry.
The 2024 figures reflect the importance of this market: Cumulative exports reached a value of 211.341.827 euross, with the sale of 3.912.083 pairs. Despite a 6,83% growth in value, there was a 4,59% decline in volume, demonstrating the sector's sensitivity to market fluctuations.
FICE urges the European Union to engage in "smart negotiations" with the United States to mitigate the impact of this measure
Salvador GomezThe Secretary General of FICE expressed the sector's concern in the following terms: "Our companies need certainty to be able to develop their strategies." Capabilities, and Trump's announcement only generates instability in the markets“This statement highlights the need for stability for Spanish companies, which require a clear outlook to plan their long-term operations. The consequences of this tariff increase could be significant in footwear-producing areas, which are spread across different regions of Spain,” Gomez stated.
FICE calls on the Spanish government to defend the sector's interests and prevent companies from losing competitiveness. It also urges the European Union to engage in "intelligent negotiations" with the United States to mitigate the impact of this measure.
In addition to negotiation, FICE calls for the adoption of support measures that allow companies to face the consequences of this new trade barrier.
To inform companies in the sector about the tariff changes and their implications, FICE has convened a seminar.
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