Jan 23, 2025

Qatar Leather Footwear Imports

In 2024, overseas purchases of leather footwear decreased by -7.7% to 1.3M pairs, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 2.3M pairs in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leather footwear imports contracted remarkably to $29M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at $108M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2024, China (1.1M pairs) constituted the largest supplier of leather footwear to Qatar, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, leather footwear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (103K pairs), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (58K pairs), with a 4.4% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.2% per year) and Vietnam (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest leather footwear suppliers to Qatar were Italy ($9.3M), China ($7.3M) and Vietnam ($3.2M), together comprising 69% of total imports. India, Spain, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2024, footwear, nes, uppers leather (831K pairs) constituted the largest type of leather footwear supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, footwear, nes, uppers leather exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, footwear, outer soles and uppers of leather, nes (186K pairs), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by footwear, sole rubber, plastics uppers of leather, nes (137K pairs), with a 10% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of footwear, nes, uppers leather imports stood at +39.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: footwear, outer soles and uppers of leather, nes (-5.0% per year) and footwear, sole rubber, plastics uppers of leather, nes (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, footwear, sole rubber, plastics uppers of leather, nes ($9.5M), footwear, outer soles and uppers of leather, nes ($9.3M) and boots, sole rubber or plastic upper leather, nes ($4.5M) constituted the most imported types of leather footwear in Qatar, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Footwear, nes, uppers leather and footwear, soles, uppers of leather, over ankle, nes lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the leather footwear price stood at $22 per pair (CIF, Qatar), reducing by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $56 per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($248 per pair), while the price for China ($6.8 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leather footwear market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

• Prodcom 15201330 – Footwear with a wooden base and leather uppers (including clogs) (excluding with an inner sole or a protective metal toecap)
• Prodcom 15201351 – Men
• Prodcom 15201352 – Women
• Prodcom 15201353 – Children
• Prodcom 15201361 – Men
• Prodcom 15201362 – Women
• Prodcom 15201363 – Children
• Prodcom 15201370 – Slippers and other indoor footwear with rubber, plastic or leather outer soles and leather uppers (including dancing and bedroom slippers, mules)
• Prodcom 15201380 – Footwear with wood, cork or other outer soles and leather uppers (excluding outer soles of rubber, plastics or leather)

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