Sports footwear, except skating boots

CPC v2.1 Code: 294

About sports footwear, except skating boots

cpc code 294 covers the production of sports footwear, excluding skating boots. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader sports and leisure equipment sector, catering to the growing demand for specialized athletic and recreational footwear. As an important contributor to the global economy, the sports footwear industry supports a wide range of sports and fitness activities, from team sports to individual pursuits.

Production process

The production of sports footwear, except skating boots, typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Key steps include cutting and shaping the upper materials, attaching the sole, and applying any specialized features or finishes. Manufacturers often utilize advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), to streamline the production process and ensure consistent quality.

Production inputs

The sports footwear industry relies on a variety of raw materials, including leather, synthetic fabrics, rubber, and plastics. Specialized machinery, such as cutting machines, stitching machines, and molding equipment, is also essential for the production of these products. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, including designers, pattern makers, and assembly workers, to ensure the quality and performance of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 294 is sports footwear, such as athletic shoes, cleats, and specialized footwear for activities like running, hiking, and team sports. These products are often consumed by 382 Sports and recreational sports equipment manufacturers, as well as 372 Retail trade services of sporting equipment and 373 Retail trade services of cultural and recreational goods providers.

Family tree for sports footwear, except skating boots

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/29'>29: Leather and leather products; footwear</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/294'>294: Sports footwear, except skating boots</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/291'>291: Tanned or dressed leather; composition leather</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/292'>292: Luggage, handbags and the like; saddlery and harness; other articles of leather</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/293'>293: Footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, or with uppers of leather or textile materials, other than sports footwear, footwear incorporating a protective metal toe- cap and miscellaneous special footwear</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/295'>295: Other footwear, except asbestos footwear, orthopaedic footwear and skating boots</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/296'>296: Parts of footwear; removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2941'>2941: Ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2942'>2942: Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2949'>2949: Other sports footwear, except skating boots</a>"]


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class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level3
class I level4
class J level4
class K level4

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