Middle East: Footwear Market 2025

Footwear Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern footwear market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after six years of growth. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Footwear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, footwear production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Footwear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Footwear exports soared to X pairs in 2022, jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, footwear exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X pairs) was the main exporter of footwear, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X pairs), committing a X% 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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per pair in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per pair), while Turkey stood at $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Footwear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear were imported in the Middle East; waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, footwear imports totaled $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 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are 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. Turkey (X pairs) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Israel (X%). Yemen (X pairs) and Kuwait (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In the United Arab Emirates, footwear imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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 the Middle East stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, footwear import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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

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