Africa: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2025

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Africa

The African market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap expanded significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Africa

In value terms, production of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Africa reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -25.4% against 2020 figures. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Rwanda (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the key exporters of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Africa, together recording approx. 49% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons), together achieving a 39% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Togo, which together accounted for a further 7%.

Among the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +34.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased by +58.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap were imported in Africa; picking up by 2.8% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, namely Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Togo, Algeria, Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Mauritania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Ghana ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for 35% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Algeria, Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Burkina Faso, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of +40.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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