Kenya: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2023

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Kenya

The Kenyan market for footwear with uppers of textile materials dropped to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.0% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Kenya

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 38%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Kenya

Exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Kenya totaled X pairs in 2022, with an increase of 8.6% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X pairs in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 193%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X pairs), Comoros (X pairs) and Zimbabwe (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Kenya, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X), Comoros ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +48.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, which is down by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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 (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials was finally on the rise to reach X pairs for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 223%. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) was the main supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Kenya, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X pairs), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+14.4% per year) and Thailand (-45.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Kenya, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+7.2% per year) and Thailand (-34.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 84%. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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 ($X per pair), while the price for South Africa ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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