South Africa: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2024

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, when their volume decreased by X% to X pairs. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X pairs in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X pairs), Botswana (X pairs) and Swaziland (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap stood at $X per pair in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Zambia ($X per pair) and Botswana ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per pair) and Namibia ($X per pair) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap increased by X% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X pairs), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap stood at $X per pair in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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