Iran: Footwear Market 2025

Footwear Market Size in Iran

The Iranian footwear market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Production in Iran

In value terms, footwear production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear were exported from Iran; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, footwear exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X pairs) was the main destination for footwear exports from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, footwear exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X pairs), sixfold. Afghanistan (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for footwear exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average footwear export price amounted to $X per pair, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, footwear export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Georgia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Footwear Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of footwear increased by X% to X pairs for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, footwear imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, footwear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X pairs), fourfold. India (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average footwear import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per pair. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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