Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
Bahrain imported $19.1 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (427 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.1M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 234 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 420 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 386 t |
Where Bahrain imports leather shoes (rubber sole) from
Most of the value came from Italy (40%), China (17%), Vietnam (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.6M | 40% |
| China | $3.3M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $869K | 4.6% |
| India | $825K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $613K | 3.2% |
| Cambodia | $404K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $289K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $241K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.72 per kg, close to the world average of $38.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather shoes (rubber sole) exports from Bahrain
Bahrain exported $1.5 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (32 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $814K | 54% |
| Italy | $214K | 14% |
| Qatar | $145K | 9.7% |
| Hong Kong | $129K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $72K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $23K | 1.5% |
| France | $15K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain leather shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (rubber sole) to Bahrain?
Italy was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.72 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $38.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather shoes (rubber sole) to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export leather shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Bahrain exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Qatar. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6403 page.
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