Malaysia: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Malaysia

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 235%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials were finally on the rise to reach X pairs after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X pairs), the United Arab Emirates (X pairs) and Venezuela (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Malaysia, together comprising 57% of total exports. Thailand, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Argentina, Vietnam, Peru, the United States and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +49.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) remains the key foreign market for footwear with uppers of textile materials exports from Malaysia, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Venezuela totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-15.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -6.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per pair in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Venezuela (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials, when their volume increased by 53% to X pairs. Over the period under review, imports posted noticeable growth. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) was the main supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Malaysia, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (X pairs), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +4.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Malaysia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +6.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, declining by -31.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 decreased by -45.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per pair in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per pair), while the price for China stood at $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+11.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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