MENA: Footwear Market 2025

Footwear Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's footwear market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Production in MENA

In value terms, footwear production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear were exported in MENA; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, footwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X pairs) was the major exporter of footwear, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X pairs), committing a X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X pairs) and Morocco (X pairs) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Morocco (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco and Tunisia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest footwear supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per pair, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The level of export peaked at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per pair), while Turkey ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Footwear Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of footwear imported in MENA contracted to X pairs, dropping by X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X pairs in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, footwear imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X pairs), the United Arab Emirates (X pairs) and Iraq (X pairs) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X pairs) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%), Israel (X%) and Algeria (X%). Yemen (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per pair in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per pair), while Saudi Arabia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform