China: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in China

In 2022, the Chinese market for footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -1.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in China

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -8.1% to X pairs, falling for the fifth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X pairs in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +54.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X pairs) was the main destination for exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China, with a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X pairs), twofold. Germany (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-15.3% per year) and Germany (-15.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for footwear with uppers of textile materials exports from China, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+3.4% per year) and Germany (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 the Philippines (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear with uppers of textile materials were imported into China; shrinking by -27.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum 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 slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to China, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X pairs), twofold. Cambodia (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+20.5% per year) and Cambodia (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to China, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam amounted to +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+26.3% per year) and Indonesia (+23.5% 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 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by +82.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while the price for Cambodia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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