Shoe Polish Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2030

Shoe Polish Industry Perspective:

The global shoe polish market size was evaluated at $10.1 billion in 2022 and is slated to hit $23.2 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of nearly 8.1% between 2023 and 2030.

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Shoe Polish Market: Overview

Shoe polish is a product that is utilized for polishing leather shoes & boots for giving them a shiny appearance. In addition to this, it protects the surface of footwear along with enhancing its appearance. Moreover, shoe polish is available in liquid, cream, and waxy paste forms and is applied to shoes with the help of a brush. Furthermore, the rise in demand and sale of shoes globally will enhance the popularity as well as the purchase of shoe polish. Reportedly, the shoe polishes clean and enhances the life of the shoe. Moreover, shoe polish helps in preventing the leather from absorbing water, allowing easy cleansing, covering marks of scuff, and providing flexibility to the leather.   

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global shoe polish market is projected to expand annually at the annual growth rate of around 8.1% over the forecast timespan (2023-2030)
• In terms of revenue, the global shoe polish market was evaluated at nearly $10.1 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2030.
• The global market is anticipated to record massive growth over the forecast period owing to a surge in demand for shoes from working people and students.
• Based on product type, the cream-emulsion shoe polish segment to account for the major share of the global market over the forecast timeline.
• In terms of application, the residential segment is predicted to record the fastest CAGR during the analysis timeframe.
• Based on distribution channel, the online retail stores segment is slated to register the highest CAGR over 2023-2030.
• Region-wise, the Asia-Pacific shoe polish market is projected to account for the highest growth during the assessment period.

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Shoe Polish Market: Growth Factors

Growing demand for enhancing longevity of shoes and other footwear to scale up the global market expansion

Shoe polish prevents leather from becoming saturated with either liquid or water by replenishing fats & oils. Moreover, it removes color abrasions, scratches, and coarse wrinkles from shoes made from leather, thereby spearheading the growth of the shoe polish market globally. Surge in demand for shoes from working people and students will impel the expansion of the global market in the years ahead. In addition to this, shoe polish helps in restoring the natural appearance of leather along with providing a waterproof finish. Moreover, shoe polish helps in improving the personality of the individual. All these aforementioned aspects will steer the expansion of the shoe polish market across the globe.

Furthermore, the thriving e-commerce industry and changes in customer lifestyle have contributed immensely towards the expansion of the global market. In addition to this, the rise in promotional activities, competition, and key business expansion strategies implemented by major players for capturing the major part of the shoe polish business in emerging economies has spurred the growth of the shoe polish market. New product launches have further scaled up the global market expansion.

Shoe Polish Market: Hindrances

Easy access to product substitutes at reasonable costs to put brakes on the global industry growth

Chemicals such as dyes, naphtha, turpentine, and petroleum can cause the skin when it is left on the skin. Moreover, it can also prove harmful to the lungs if a large proportion of them goes in the lungs. All these aforementioned factors can prove detrimental to the growth of the global shoe polish industry. Apart from this, the easy availability of shoe polish alternatives such as cost-effective shoe polish knockoffs can deter the shoe polish industry expansion.

Shoe Polish Market: Opportunities

Globalization and rise in product marketing activities will open new growth opportunities for the global market

Increase in advertisement and promotional activities through different media outlets can open new opportunities for growth for the global shoe polish market. Growing urbanization and a surge in demand for shoe polish in urban regions will open new facades of growth for the global market.

Shoe Polish Market: Challenges

Stringent legislation regulating utilization of chemicals in product manufacture to pose a daunting task for industry growth in near future

Inconsistent supply of raw materials as well as fluctuating costs of raw materials used in the manufacture of shoe polishes has proved to be a major challenge in the growth path of the global shoe polish industry. Strict laws governing the use of chemicals in the production of shoe polishes due to surging concerns about carbon emissions in the atmosphere have proved to be a major challenge for the firms in the shoe polish manufacturing business. 

Shoe Polish Market: Segmentation

The global shoe polish market is sectored into product type, application, price, distribution channel, and region.

In terms of product type, the global shoe polish market is divided into wax-based shoe polish, cream-emulsion shoe polish, and liquid shoe polish segments. Apparently, the cream-emulsion shoe polish segment, which led the product type landscape in 2022, is projected to dominate the segmental growth during the estimated timeline. The segmental surge over 2023-2030 can be credited to the easy availability of cream-emulsion shoe polish in various colors and packaging. Apart from this, the product can be easily carried from one place to another. Moreover, it is used easily on formal as well as casual shoes owing to its beneficial features such as matte finish and water-resisting features.

Based on the application, the global shoe polish industry is bifurcated into commercial and residential segments. Furthermore, the residential segment is set to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Moreover, it is predicted to capture a major chunk of share of the global shoe polish industry over the assessment timeline. The segmental growth during the analysis timeline can be owing to the large-scale acceptance of shoe polish in households along with the surging need for increasing the lifespan of the footwear and wearing it on various festivals & occasions. 

In terms of distribution channel, the shoe polish market across the globe is divided into supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail stores, and convenience stores segments. The online retail stores segment is predicted to record the highest CAGR over the upcoming years subject to the massive online sales of products due to easy access to seamless high-speed internet connectivity and the launching of 5G networks.

Recent Breakthroughs

• In May 2019, Tilt Brand Solutions, a branding & communications consultancy based in India, and Cherry Blossom Corporation, a UK-based firm in the shoe polish production business, introduced ‘Polish to Shine” campaign aimed at making consumers aware of regular polishing of their shoes. The move is likely to boost the expansion of the shoe polish industry across the globe.
• In  February 2023, Shoe Park, a leading footwear firm based in Maldives, introduced a new outlet featuring 15 new footwear brands for people of all ages. The move will enhance demand for shoe polish in the Maldives and across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Shoe Polish Market: Regional Insights 

Shoe Polish Market in the Asia-Pacific to garner major revenue share of the global market over 2023- 2030

The Asia-Pacific region, which contributed a major revenue share to the global market in 2022, will continue its market domination across the globe in the coming years. The growth of the market in the sub-continent during the ensuing years can be a result of an increase in spending on footwear and clothing as well as the presence of key product manufacturers in countries including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and China.

Furthermore, the shoe polish industry in Latin America is predicted to experience moderate growth in the forthcoming years. The growth of the regional industry in this region over the projected period can be attributed to an increase in the setting up of shoe polish manufacturing units by global firms in the region.  Moreover, the shoe polish market in North America and Europe is set to witness a noteworthy expansion due to high disposable incomes, use of high-quality footwear, and demand for a variety of leather shoes in the countries such as the UK, the U.S., France, Italy, Finland, Sweden, and Germany.

Shoe Polish Market: Competitive Space

The global shoe polish market profiles key players such as:

• Cadillac Products
• Tacco Products
• Timpson Shoe Polish
• Moneysworth & Best
• Angelus Shoe Polish
• Kiwi Brands Limited
• Cadillac Shoe Products Inc.
• Fiebeng
• S. C. Johnson & Son
• Lexol Products
• Cherry Blossom
• Sof Sole Products
• C.P. Marketing Inc.
• AVEL
• TRG Shoe Cream
• VOGLAUER
• Griffin Shoe Care
• Tarrago Brands International
• Penguin Products
• C.A. Zoes Mfg Co.
• Lincoln
• Shinola.

The global shoe polish market is segmented as follows:

By Product Type

• Cream-Emulsion Shoe Polish
• Wax-Based Shoe Polish
• Liquid Shoe Polish

By Application

• Commercial
• Residential

By Price

• Low
• Medium
• High

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Retail Stores
• Convenience Stores

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa