South Africa: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2024

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in South Africa

The South African market for footwear with uppers of textile materials contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from South Africa declined slightly to X pairs, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X pairs in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X pairs), Botswana (X pairs) and Lesotho (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zambia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Swaziland, Zambia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials into South Africa contracted remarkably to X pairs, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to South Africa, accounting for 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, 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear with uppers of textile materials to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per pair), while the price for Lesotho ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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