SADC: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in SADC

The SADC market for footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in SADC

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear with uppers of textile materials were exported in SADC; with a decrease of -3.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates materials structure, recording X pairs, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X pairs) and Zimbabwe (X pairs) held a minor share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Zimbabwe (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +8.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier in SADC, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +1.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+21.6% per year) and Zimbabwe (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 18%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Mauritius ($X per pair), while Zimbabwe ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+21.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports in SADC

Imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank dramatically to X pairs in 2022, with a decrease of -17.8% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. The volume of import peaked at X pairs in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 34%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in materials structure, recording X pairs, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X pairs) and Namibia (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -2.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Namibia (+5.7%) and Botswana (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +5.7% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear with uppers of textile materials in SADC, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (+2.3% per year) and Botswana (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per pair, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs 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 Namibia ($X per pair), while South Africa ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform