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Group 152

Manufacture of footwear

If you have a factory or workshop that produces shoes, boots, sandals, or any type of footwear, this is your code. This includes everything from slippers to protective boots for workers. Important: it does not include the sale or repair of shoes, only the actual production.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of footwear for all purposes (casual
  • ✅ sports
  • ✅ protective
  • ✅ etc.). Production of parts and accessories for footwear (soles
  • ✅ uppers
  • ✅ insoles). Manufacture of footwear made of leather
  • ✅ rubber
  • ✅ textile materials
  • ✅ or combinations. Production of custom orthopedic footwear.

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of socks
  • ❌ stockings
  • ❌ or other clothing for feet (NACE 14.31). Repair of footwear (NACE 95.23). Retail trade of footwear (commercial activity
  • ❌ not production). Manufacture of sports articles (e.g.
  • ❌ ski boots
  • ❌ skates) - partially included
  • ❌ but final painting or assembly may fall under another class.

Subordinate Structure

1520 Manufacture of footwear
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Footwear Manufacturing Industry under NACE Code 152

The footwear manufacturing industry, classified under NACE code 152, is a sector with a long tradition in Romania, but it faces significant challenges in the era of globalization and international competition. From craft workshops producing handmade footwear to modern factories with automated production lines, this code covers a wide range of activities. In the macroeconomic context, the sector is an important employer in traditional areas such as Maramureș or Iași County, where a skilled workforce in leather processing and garment manufacturing is still present. However, competition from Asia, particularly from China and Vietnam, has forced many local units to reposition themselves towards niche segments, such as custom protective footwear or orthopedic footwear. The evolution of this niche is strongly influenced by raw material costs, especially leather, which has experienced price fluctuations in recent years. Also, digitalization and e-commerce have opened new distribution channels, allowing small manufacturers to reach consumers directly. Entrepreneurs in this field face challenges related to access to quality raw materials at competitive prices, a shortage of specialized labor, and the need to invest in modern technologies to reduce costs and meet environmental standards. Despite these obstacles, the demand for durable, customized, locally-made footwear offers real development opportunities for those who successfully combine craftsmanship with innovation.