MENA: Footwear Treatments Market 2025

Footwear Treatments Market Size in MENA

For the third year in a row, the MENA's footwear treatments market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -5.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Footwear Treatments Production in MENA

In value terms, footwear treatments production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Footwear Treatments Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of polishes and creams for footwear or leather were exported in MENA; flattening at the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, footwear treatments exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising a 4.6% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -3.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Turkey increased by +2.8 and +2.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest footwear treatments supplier in MENA, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

In Turkey, footwear treatments exports declined by an average annual rate of -3.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.6%).

Footwear Treatments Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, footwear treatments imports in MENA soared to X tons, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, footwear treatments imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of footwear treatments imports in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together finishing at 73% of total import. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), creating a 5.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 43% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform