Morocco: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan market for footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Morocco

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 8.2% to X pairs for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mali (X pairs), France (X pairs) and Togo (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Morocco, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Senegal, Congo, Mauritania, Angola, Turkey, the United States, Cameroon, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +676.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mali ($X), France ($X) and Togo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Morocco worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports. Turkey, the United States, Senegal, Mauritania, Congo, Angola, Cameroon, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +1,044.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Mali ($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 Turkey (+47.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials into Morocco shrank significantly to X pairs, which is down by -28.2% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Morocco, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X pairs), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X pairs), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+27.4% per year) and Turkey (+47.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Morocco, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+53.4% per year) and Vietnam (+20.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, surging by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 increased by +112.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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