Middle East: 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 the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap decreased by -17.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas shipments of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in toe-cap structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), making up a 4.6% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - together made up 6.3% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+25.6%), Oman (+8.8%) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +25.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of Turkey (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Oman (-2 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap supplier in the Middle East, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 2.2% share.

In Turkey, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap expanded at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+10.7% per year) and Oman (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 2.7%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

Imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 16% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -3.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the major importers of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in 2021, reaching near 30% and 23% of total imports, respectively. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Yemen (X tons) and Jordan (X tons). All these countries together took near 30% share of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up 7.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in the Middle East, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 10% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iraq (+18.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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