The Malaysia footwear market size reached USD 755.70 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 1,049.62 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.34% during 2025-2033. The market is transforming due to rising urbanization, increasing health awareness, and shifting fashion preferences. Consumers are gravitating toward sports and casual footwear, driven by active lifestyles and global fashion trends. Additionally, the surge in e-commerce and demand for sustainable products are reshaping retail strategies and product offerings, further strengthening the Malaysia footwear market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 755.70 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 1,049.62 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.34% |
Growing Urbanization and Rising Disposable Incomes
The rapid urbanization in Malaysia has had an impact by greatly affecting consumer lifestyles and consumer buying behavior. With more people migrating to cities, they become exposed to international fashions and prefer quality, branded shoes. At the same time, increased disposable incomes have enabled consumers to purchase more lifestyle-oriented products, which also include footwear. Urban residents are more attracted toward comfort, style and functionality, which has resulted in the emergence and rapid growth in the demand for casual, formal, and performance wearing footwear. This transition has provided both the international and domestic brands with an opportunity to increase their products and reach a wide variety of customers. The growing middle class, especially among working professionals and youth, plays a pivotal role in driving Malaysia footwear market growth across both online and offline retail platforms.
Rising Focus on Health and Fitness Culture
A growing health consciousness among Malaysians is spurring interest in athletic and performance footwear. With increased participation in fitness activities such as jogging, walking, gym workouts, and recreational sports, demand for sports shoes, sneakers, and training footwear has surged. Consumers now prioritize shoes that offer not only performance support but also durability, breathability, and ergonomic design. Additionally, the influence of sports celebrities, fitness influencers, and athleisure fashion trends has elevated sports footwear into mainstream fashion. Government initiatives promoting active lifestyles, along with a rise in fitness facilities and events, further support this trend. Brands are responding with innovations like cushioning technology, sustainable materials, and stylish sportswear hybrids, helping to drive the segment’s growth in the Malaysian footwear market. For instance, in January 2025, Alpro Group, a prominent healthcare provider focused on improving senior well-being, teamed up with Skechers Malaysia to introduce the “Silver Step-Pro: Empowering Seniors to Take Every Step with Confidence” initiative. This joint effort emphasizes both organizations’ dedication to encouraging active aging and increasing public awareness about fall prevention among the elderly. The campaign aligns with national efforts led by the Malaysian government to promote a healthier, more mobile aging population.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, material, distribution channel, pricing, and end user.
Product Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes non-athletic footwear and athletic footwear.
Material Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material have also been provided in the report. This includes rubber, leather, plastic, fabric, and others.
Distribution Channel Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes footwear specialists, online sales, supermarkets and hypermarkets, departmental stores, clothing stores, and others.
Pricing Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on pricing have also been provided in the report. This includes premium and mass.
End User Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes men, women, and kids.
States Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major states markets, which include Selangor, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Sarawak, and others.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Products Covered | Non-Athletic Footwear, Athletic Footwear |
Materials Covered | Rubber, Leather, Plastic, Fabric, Others |
Distribution Channels Covered | Footwear Specialists, Online Sales, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Departmental Stores, Clothing Stores, Others |
Pricings Covered | Premium, Mass |
End Users Covered | Men, Women, Kids |
States Covered | Selangor, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Sarawak, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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