Waterproof rubber footwear exports from Egypt: data and top buyer countries
Exports of waterproof rubber footwear by Egypt reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Value rose 2030% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $324K | 27 t |
| 2022 | $93K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $110K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $36K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $82K | 6 t |
Where Egypt exports waterproof rubber footwear to
Sudan alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $5.5M | 80% |
| Algeria | $650K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $199K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150K | 2.2% |
| Palestine | $103K | 1.5% |
| Syria | $99K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 0.9% |
| Libya | $49K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $45K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $20K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.99 | Footwear: waterproof, n.e.c. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or… | 100% |
| 6401.10 | Footwear: waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Waterproof rubber footwear imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $793 thousand of waterproof rubber footwear in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (30%), Turkey (26%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $241K | 30% |
| Turkey | $206K | 26% |
| Vietnam | $79K | 10% |
| Portugal | $61K | 7.7% |
| United States | $32K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 4% |
| Italy | $29K | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $24K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 3% |
| Poland | $21K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported waterproof rubber footwear worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy waterproof rubber footwear from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Algeria (9%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of waterproof rubber footwear from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $82 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import waterproof rubber footwear?
Yes. Egypt imported $793 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Vietnam. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6401.99 (100% of the value) and 6401.10 (0%). 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 6401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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