Middle East: Leather Footwear Market 2022

Leather Footwear Market Size in the Middle East

In 2017, the Middle Eastern leather footwear market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Leather Footwear Production in the Middle East

In value terms, leather footwear production rose slightly to $X in 2017 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

Turkey (X pairs) remains the largest leather footwear producing country in the Middle East, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, leather footwear production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Syrian Arab Republic (X pairs), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey totaled +X%.

Leather Footwear Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Leather footwear exports expanded significantly to X pairs in 2017, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2017 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, leather footwear exports expanded sharply to $X in 2017. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X pairs, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X pairs), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Israel (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leather footwear exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Israel (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Turkey increased by +X% percentage points, while Israel (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest leather footwear supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, leather footwear exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Israel (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The leather footwear export price in the Middle East stood at $X per pair in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per pair. from 2013 to 2017, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per pair), while Turkey ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leather Footwear Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2017, imports of leather footwear in the Middle East reduced to X pairs, approximately mirroring 2016 figures. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X pairs, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, leather footwear imports reduced notably to $X in 2017. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Israel (X pairs), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X pairs), Iran (X pairs), Kuwait (X pairs), Turkey (X pairs), Saudi Arabia (X pairs) and Iraq (X pairs) were the major importers of leather footwear, together achieving X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leather footwear importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Iran recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The leather footwear import price in the Middle East stood at $X per pair in 2017, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per pair), while Iraq ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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