Uganda: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Uganda

The Ugandan market for footwear with uppers of textile materials fell rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -47.5% 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 recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Uganda skyrocketed to X pairs, jumping by 36% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 200%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood 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, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 292%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X pairs) was the main destination for exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Uganda, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X pairs), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sudan (X pairs), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-43.5% per year) and Sudan (-34.6% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for footwear with uppers of textile materials exports from Uganda, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-45.9% per year) and South Sudan (-23.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 South Sudan (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials into Uganda declined remarkably to X pairs, falling by -45.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 536%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,098%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X pairs), Turkey (X pairs) and South Africa (X pairs) were the main suppliers of imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Uganda, together comprising 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Uganda, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+8.7% per year) and South Africa (+21.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per pair in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform