New Zealand: Waterproof Footwear Market 2025

Waterproof Footwear Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand waterproof footwear market increased by 30% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +72.8% against 2020 indices. Waterproof footwear consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Waterproof Footwear Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Waterproof footwear exports from New Zealand dropped remarkably to X pairs in 2022, declining by -66.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 156%. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waterproof footwear exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Samoa (X pairs), Australia (X pairs) and China (X pairs) were the main destinations of waterproof footwear exports from New Zealand, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +129.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Samoa ($X) and Cook Islands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for waterproof footwear exported from New Zealand worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. French Polynesia, China, Vanuatu, Tonga and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

China, with a CAGR of +116.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 waterproof footwear export price amounted to $X per pair, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the UK (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waterproof Footwear Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of waterproof footwear increased by 26% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, waterproof footwear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +73.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) was the main supplier of waterproof footwear to New Zealand, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X pairs), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +4.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of waterproof footwear to New Zealand, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average waterproof footwear import price amounted to $X per pair, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 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 China ($X per pair), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $X per pair.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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