Footwear (other materials) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported footwear (other materials) worth $8.8 million (489 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.7 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 | $8.8M | 489 t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 718 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 534 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 976 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 559 t |
Where Kuwait imports footwear (other materials) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (38%), Vietnam (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 40% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $453K | 5.1% |
| India | $178K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $131K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $128K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $115K | 1.3% |
| Laos | $109K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.04 per kg, close to the world average of $16.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear (other materials) exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported footwear (other materials) worth $578 thousand (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (44%), United Arab Emirates (40%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $256K | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $232K | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $9K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.6% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait footwear (other materials) imports (HS 6405.90): 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 6405.90: Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear (other materials) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported footwear (other materials) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 489 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear (other materials) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Italy (38%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 57 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of footwear (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.04 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $16.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear (other materials) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export footwear (other materials)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear (other materials)?
The HS code for footwear (other materials) is subheading 6405.90. 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 6405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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