Leather shoes (low-cut) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $22.1 million of leather shoes (low-cut) in 2024 (151 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.7 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 | $22.1M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 385 t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 158 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 258 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 305 t |
Where Kuwait imports leather shoes (low-cut) from
Italy alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.5M | 70% |
| France | $1.1M | 5% |
| China | $975K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $925K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $497K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $484K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $467K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $381K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $333K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $305K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $146.35 per kg, 29% above the world average of $113.27. 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.
Leather shoes (low-cut) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $3.1 million of leather shoes (low-cut) in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $912K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $64K | 2% |
| France | $35K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather shoes (low-cut) imports (HS 6403.59): 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 6403.59: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (low-cut) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather shoes (low-cut) worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (low-cut) to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by France (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (low-cut) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $146.35 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $113.27 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 shoes (low-cut) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export leather shoes (low-cut)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (low-cut)?
The HS code for leather shoes (low-cut) is subheading 6403.59. 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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