Shoe soles and heels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shoe soles and heels by Egypt reached $12.6 million in 2024 (919 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.8 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 | $12.6M | 919 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 773 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 2.1K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.66 per kg, 77% above the world average of $7.72. 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.
Shoe soles and heels exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported shoe soles and heels worth $4.0 million (287 tonnes). Libya alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $3.9M | 97% |
| Yemen | $74K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt shoe soles and heels imports (HS 6406.20): 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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe soles and heels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported shoe soles and heels worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 919 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe soles and heels to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.66 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe soles and heels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export shoe soles and heels?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Yemen and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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