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Saudi Arabia: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2026

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, the Saudi market for footwear with uppers of textile materials decreased by X% to $X in 2025. In general, consumption recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2025, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials surged to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2025, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2025, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of footwear with uppers of textile materials, when their volume decreased by X% to X pairs. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X pairs. From 2019 to 2025, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank significantly to $X in 2025. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2023, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X pairs), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X pairs) and Kuwait (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2025, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2025, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2025 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2025, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials, when their volume decreased by X% to X pairs. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X pairs in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted to $X in 2025. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2023, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2025, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X pairs), sixfold. Vietnam (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2025, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2025, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2025, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while the price for Pakistan ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were China, the United States and Japan, with a combined 39% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of footwear with uppers of textile materials in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of production of footwear with uppers of textile materials, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Vietnam, more than tenfold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to Saudi Arabia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.8% share.

What are the leading importers of footwear with uppers of textile materials from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Italy, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials in Saudi Arabia?

In 2024, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $33 per pair, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 238% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

What is the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials in Saudi Arabia?

In 2024, the average import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $7.5 per pair, declining by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $13 per pair in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the footwear with uppers of textile materials industry in Saudi Arabia, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.

Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the footwear with uppers of textile materials landscape in Saudi Arabia.

Key findings

Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Saudi Arabia. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.

Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions

Product coverage

Prodcom 15201444 - Slippers and other indoor footwear (including dancing and bedroom slippers, mules) with uppers of textile materials
Prodcom 15201445 - Footwear with rubber, plastic or leather outer soles and textile uppers (excluding slippers and other indoor footwear, sports footwear)
Prodcom 15201446 - Footwear with textile uppers (excluding slippers and other indoor footwear as well as footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather)

Country coverage

Saudi Arabia

Country profile and benchmarks

This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Saudi Arabia. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.

Methodology

The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.

International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation

All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.

Forecasts to 2035

The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links footwear with uppers of textile materials demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in Saudi Arabia.

Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies

Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.

Price analysis and trade dynamics

Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.

Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions

Profiles of market participants

Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.

Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context

How to use this report

Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of footwear with uppers of textile materials dynamics in Saudi Arabia.

FAQ

What is included in the footwear with uppers of textile materials market in Saudi Arabia?

The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.

How are the forecasts to 2035 built?

The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.

Does the report cover prices and margins?

Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.

Which benchmarks are included?

The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Saudi Arabia.

Can this report support market entry decisions?

Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2025
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025

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