Kenya: Waterproof Footwear Market 2025

Waterproof Footwear Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan waterproof footwear market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Waterproof Footwear Production in Kenya

In value terms, waterproof footwear production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Waterproof Footwear Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of waterproof footwear increased by 103% to X pairs for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waterproof footwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X pairs) was the main destination for waterproof footwear exports from Kenya, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, waterproof footwear exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X pairs), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X pairs), with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-5.1% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-25.5% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for waterproof footwear exports from Kenya, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda totaled +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-6.6% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-26.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average waterproof footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Uganda ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Uganda (+49.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Waterproof Footwear Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of waterproof footwear increased by 25% to X pairs for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 216% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waterproof footwear imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), India (X pairs) and Indonesia (X pairs) were the main suppliers of waterproof footwear imports to Kenya, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of -1.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of waterproof footwear to Kenya, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-18.9% per year) and Indonesia (-33.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average waterproof footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, waning by -9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Singapore ($X per pair), while the price for Thailand ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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