Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic footwear by Israel reached $164.8 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 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 | $164.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $141.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $190.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $170.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $116.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $195.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $172.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $100.8M | 7.0K t |
Where Israel imports rubber and plastic footwear from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Spain (11%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.2M | 48% |
| Spain | $17.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $5.0M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| United States | $3.8M | 2.3% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 82% |
| 6402.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 8.9% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 6.2% |
| 6402.20 | Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs | 2.8% |
| 6402.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.53 per kg, 44% above the world average of $15.66. 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Israel
Exports of rubber and plastic footwear by Israel reached $3.9 million in 2024 (213 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), Latvia (25%), Slovenia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 29% |
| Latvia | $984K | 25% |
| Slovenia | $685K | 17% |
| Morocco | $183K | 4.6% |
| Uruguay | $162K | 4.1% |
| United States | $161K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $91K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $84K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Israel?
Israel imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $164.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($79.2 million), followed by Spain (11%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.53 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $15.66 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.8 million in 2017 to $164.8 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2019 at $195.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Israel exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Latvia and Slovenia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $160.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (82% of the value) and 6402.91 (9%). 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 6402 page.
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