Central Asia: Footwear Market 2025

Footwear Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian footwear market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a slight setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Production in Central Asia

In value terms, footwear production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of footwear, which increased by X% to X pairs in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, footwear exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main exporting country with an export of about X pairs, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X pairs), committing a X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the footwear exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest footwear supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X).

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per pair, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per pair), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per pair.

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

Footwear Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of footwear increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, footwear imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X pairs) represented the main importer of footwear, making up X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X pairs) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%). The following importers - Mongolia (X pairs) and Turkmenistan (X pairs) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per pair in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per pair. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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