Kenya: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2025

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased by 38% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Kenya

In value terms, production of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap decreased by -52.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from Kenya, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burundi (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising 88% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+38.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to Kenya, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+30.2% per year) and Turkey (+38.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to Kenya, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.6% per year) and Turkey (+28.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased by +50.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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