Argentina: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Argentina declined to X pairs, shrinking by -11.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 99%. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 106%. 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

Uruguay (X pairs) was the main destination for exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Argentina, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X pairs), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X pairs), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-17.8% per year) and the United States (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of -1.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 5.1% to X pairs, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X pairs), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +26.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+26.7% per year) and Indonesia (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Argentina, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +25.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+24.8% per year) and Indonesia (+22.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per pair), while the price for Indonesia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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