Africa: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Africa

The African market for footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Africa

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 11% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X pairs) was the main exporter of footwear with uppers of textile materials, constituting 59% of total exports. Tunisia (X pairs) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 21% share, followed by Morocco (11%). Mauritius (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials. At the same time, Morocco (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Morocco increased by +9.1 and +4.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier in Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 16% share.

In South Africa, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (-7.2% per year) and Morocco (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 9.7%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per pair), while South Africa ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+21.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear with uppers of textile materials were imported in Africa; waning by -14.3% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +20.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in materials structure, reaching X pairs, which was near 61% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X pairs) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Libya (X pairs). All these countries together took approx. 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Sudan (X pairs), Algeria (X pairs), Chad (X pairs), Somalia (X pairs), Botswana (X pairs) and Namibia (X pairs) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to footwear with uppers of textile materials imports into South Africa stood at -2.0%. At the same time, Chad (+118.0%), Sudan (+41.3%), Somalia (+39.1%), Algeria (+11.6%), Morocco (+11.4%), Libya (+6.8%), Namibia (+5.7%) and Botswana (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chad emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +118.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Morocco (+4.3 p.p.), Sudan (+3.5 p.p.), Libya (+3.1 p.p.), Chad (+2.6 p.p.), Algeria (+2.3 p.p.) and Somalia (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-13.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear with uppers of textile materials in Africa, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+13.6% per year) and Algeria (+24.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 27%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per pair), while Chad ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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