Leather safety shoes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported leather safety shoes worth $3.3 million (387 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.0 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 | $3.3M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 192 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 316 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 722 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 821 t |
Where Kuwait imports leather safety shoes from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (28%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $952K | 29% |
| India | $920K | 28% |
| Italy | $431K | 13% |
| United States | $425K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $236K | 7.1% |
| Ukraine | $153K | 4.6% |
| Albania | $65K | 1.9% |
| Bangladesh | $34K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $31K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.59 per kg, 45% below the world average of $15.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather safety shoes worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($952 thousand), followed by India (28%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.59 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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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