Leather ankle boots imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported leather ankle boots worth $9.8 million (230 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.3 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 | $9.8M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports leather ankle boots from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (33%), China (25%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 33% |
| China | $2.5M | 25% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $866K | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $174K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $133K | 1.4% |
| France | $121K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $116K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $97K | 1% |
| Germany | $95K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.85 per kg, 44% below the world average of $76.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather ankle boots exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $764 thousand of leather ankle boots in 2024 (134 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (41%), Italy (30%), Bahrain (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $312K | 41% |
| Italy | $229K | 30% |
| Bahrain | $160K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $4K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather ankle boots imports (HS 6403.51): 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 6403.51: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle.
Common questions
What is the value of leather ankle boots imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather ankle boots worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather ankle boots to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (25%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather ankle boots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.85 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $76.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather ankle boots to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export leather ankle boots?
Yes. Kuwait exported $764 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather ankle boots?
The HS code for leather ankle boots is subheading 6403.51. 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 6403 page.
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