Ukraine: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Ukraine

After four years of growth, the Ukrainian market for footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -31.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a mild contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Ukraine

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Ukraine

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -15.6% to X pairs in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. 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

Poland (X pairs) was the main destination for exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Ukraine, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X pairs), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X pairs), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+22.1% per year) and Romania (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for footwear with uppers of textile materials exports from Ukraine, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+0.4% per year) and Moldova (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Romania ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Russia (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, purchases abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by -38% to X pairs, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to Ukraine, with a 67% 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), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+16.0% per year) and Vietnam (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Ukraine, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+17.5% per year) and Vietnam (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per pair), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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