Tunisia: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Tunisia

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 99% to X pairs, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 44%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X pairs), the UK (X pairs) and France (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Tunisia, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +63.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Tunisia were Italy ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 77% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +45.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, waning by -33.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Ireland (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -39.8% to X pairs for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X pairs, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Tunisia, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X pairs), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X pairs), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-3.4% per year) and Vietnam (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Tunisia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-5.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+51.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, falling by -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per pair), while the price for Egypt ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform