Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $51.8 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (848 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 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 | $51.8M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 785 t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $42.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports leather shoes (rubber sole) from
Most of the value came from Italy (31%), Vietnam (19%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.0M | 31% |
| Vietnam | $9.7M | 19% |
| China | $6.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.5M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| France | $821K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.04 per kg, 60% above the world average of $38.12. 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 (rubber sole) exports from Kuwait
Exports of leather shoes (rubber sole) by Kuwait reached $4.4 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 54% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 33% |
| Iraq | $158K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 1.6% |
| El Salvador | $55K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $27K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.6% |
| India | $21K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.99): 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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (rubber sole) to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.04 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $38.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather shoes (rubber sole) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $55.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export leather shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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