Australia: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Australia

The Australian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +47.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Australia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -11.5% to X pairs in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 109%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X pairs) was the main destination for exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Australia, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X pairs), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X pairs), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand totaled -3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+39.4% per year) and Poland (+253.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports. Poland, Italy, Malaysia, South Korea, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Fiji and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +388.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Poland (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials into Australia fell slightly to X pairs, with a decrease of -2.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X pairs, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +50.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to Australia, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X pairs), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials suppliers to Australia.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +20.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Vietnam ($X per pair), while the price for China stood at $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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