Footwear uppers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported footwear uppers worth $15.7 million (310 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.8 million.
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 | $15.7M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 633 t |
| 2022 | $46.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports footwear uppers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 98% |
| Turkey | $258K | 1.6% |
| Oman | $87K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.69 per kg, 113% above the world average of $23.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear uppers exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported footwear uppers worth $2.1 million (241 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 72% |
| Algeria | $295K | 14% |
| Romania | $275K | 13% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Chad | $6K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
| Libya | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt footwear uppers imports (HS 6406.10): 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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear uppers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported footwear uppers worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear uppers to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Oman (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of footwear uppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.69 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $23.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear uppers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $46.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export footwear uppers?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and Romania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10. 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 6406 page.
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