South Africa: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in South Africa

The South African market for footwear with uppers of textile materials declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X pairs of footwear with uppers of textile materials were exported from South Africa; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X pairs), Botswana (X pairs) and Lesotho (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from South Africa, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zambia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together comprising 73% of total exports. Swaziland, Zambia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

China, with a CAGR of +18.0%, saw 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

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of footwear with uppers of textile materials imported into South Africa reduced markedly to X pairs, which is down by -17% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to South Africa, accounting for a 90% 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), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+11.6% per year) and Lesotho (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to South Africa, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+14.1% per year) and Lesotho (-20.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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