in futurmointernational fair leather, components and machinery for shoes and leather goodsopened its doors this Wednesday at the Alicante fairground in Fira Alacant. 49 printsfeatured for growth of both participants and meters used. At the fair held this Wednesday and Thursday, the total 222 exhibitors representing 310 participating companies over 12,000 gross exhibition space plus 2,500 meters for restaurants and public spaces in this edition. This edition brings together companies from all sub-sectors, including machinery, in the exhibition area of approximately 2,000 square meters.
In addition, this edition reports on: Consolidation of the pre-pandemic recovery of the sector, which returned to figures similar to 2019.
Some good numbers that contrast with the uncertainty that exists in the industry due to the behavior of the market. This price increase Encouraging acquisitions and component companies is not a good scenario. It predicts a decrease in consumption in 2023. Although inflation is under control, prices continue to rise and this is mostly noticed by the final consumer. “What happened in Germany is an example of this” point alvaro sanchezCEO Association of Spanish Shoe Component Companies (AEC), Organizer of Futurmoda.
However, the industry maintains its current state. hope in export, increasing. Growth of sector exports in 2022 17% compared to 2021. “We are once again recovering the figures in 2019 with a turnover of approximately 1,500 million Euros”, Sanchez stands out. especially, Shoe exports reached a value of 1 billion 367 million in 2022.
This imports Due to the companies’ raw material shortage, increase in energy and being affected by the transportation problem, they also grew, but it was not directly proportional to the growth of imports from other sectors. In round shoe components 13% increase compared to 2021. However, this figure is below the import figures of 2019. They sought alternatives to this raw material shortage at the national and European level. To be able to supply materials to the market in order to continue production.
But on this first day of Futurmoda, optimism among participantsincreasing its exports and Re-activation of shoes in 2022 They are giving them wings to see the light after the darkness of the pandemic. Despite the fact that shoe components are produced at the national level, everything fell especially since more shoes are imported than produced. “The important thing is to return important productions at the national level and to be competitive once again internationally by investing in reindustrialisation,” they say of the AEC.
Minister of Economy, Raphael Climent He presided over the opening of this 49th edition of Futurmoda and highlighted the good expectations for the industry. “There’s more participants and surface area, and it shows There is a need for such fairs that add strength to our economy.‘ he pointed.
From the total number of participants, 69% Spanish companies and 31% international, from Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, Bangladesh and China to consolidate an international offer, mostly from Europe.
On display in this 49th edition of Futurmoda tanned and leathers, synthetic fabrics and materials, shoe components, takestemplates, folds, soles, heeled, plates and prefabrication, decorations and embellishments, technology, graphic arts and packaging; industry-level raw materials and chemical products, other technical, sustainable and ecological materials, services, technical and specialty media.
machine
In this edition, Futurmoda again provides the participation of machinery companies, technology organizations, certificate issuers, consultants, manufacturers and marketers of all kinds of machinery, equipment, vehicles and technological solutions. working companies for the big brands of the fashion world.
This is actually the second most important fair in Europe. “Participants highlight what they have more visits from foreigners than in the previous edition“, featured Jose Antonio IbarraPresident of Futurmoda.
Ibarra, in future editions, the exhibition space was expanded in another pavilion“but it’s not up to us, so we ask that he take the appropriate measures and continue to grow in another pavilion and get more visitors and exhibitors.”
Compared to last year’s editions, the fair increased by 21% and 27% on the basis of exhibitors and fair counters. They are clinging to a positive fact from the AEC: footwear exports exceeding 3,000m eurosA figure that continues to recover after the pandemic and directly affects the component industry. “We are returning to pre-pandemic figures with a remarkable growth at the fair and flock very well“, says the president of the AEC, Manual Rome.
However, Román regrets that the increase in costs and the lack of raw materials have not yet been resolved. “We believe they have reached a ceiling and that is slowly getting better, but now such a brutal increase in financial costBut as an industry resistant “I’m sure we’ll get out of this and get better,” he said.
The need for the shoemaker to have on-trend and items to touch them and to be able to turn them into shoes is increasingly being recognized. Once again in Futurmo directing offers the shoe and leather goods manufacturer one of the best and most complete exhibition offers on an international level.
machinery companies, Presenting the latest innovations for advanced manufacturing at Futurmodaamong them robotizationsensorization, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, direct printing, mutual linkpredictive maintenance and process control focusing on the features of Industry 4.0 in the footwear industry. “This is a consolidation of this event with more international participants and it continues to grow, and this is a good indicator of the health and recovery of the industry,” said Elche mayor Carlos González.
Elche companies represent 70% of the fair.
In short, although the industry is concerned about the behavior of some markets, which has caused a lot of shock recently, it is hopeful due to the good export prospects already realized.
trends
Recycled materials and circular economy stand out in 2024 trends. Futurmoda will set the trends of the spring-summer 2024 season. alternative recycled materials promoting the regenerative process and the development of new, more sustainable, low-impact products from a circular design perspective.
There are more than a hundred companies in the Futurmoda Green Planet area, where you can see the latest developments in the sector in natural, ecological, recycled and sustainable materials. It’s something that transfers to the vast majority of booths, as many manufacturers have already committed to sustainability in their materials.
This colors will be hyper brightwith reference to the digital world and with it warm neutral tones to balance.
IFA Sanitation
Economy Minister Rafa Climent also highlighted the “effort” of the Generalitat. clear Alicante Fair Association (IFA), now Alicante Fair, HE Closes 2022 with more than 30,000 euros positive.
“IFA is working very well and the public sector, in secret collaboration with business, we see the light after a dark phase,” said Climent, who hopes to continue the work. efficient and above all profitable For the regions of Alicante”.