Leather sports shoes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather sports shoes by Kuwait reached $3.1 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.6 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 | $3.1M | 60 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 66 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 36 t |
Where Kuwait imports leather sports shoes from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (30%), Indonesia (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $933K | 30% |
| Indonesia | $687K | 22% |
| China | $401K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $267K | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $229K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $122K | 3.9% |
| India | $93K | 3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $35K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.81 per kg, 27% above the world average of $40.89. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait leather sports shoes imports (HS 6403.19): 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 6403.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather sports shoes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported leather sports shoes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather sports shoes to Kuwait?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by Indonesia (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather sports shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.81 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $40.89 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 sports shoes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather sports shoes?
The HS code for leather sports shoes is subheading 6403.19. 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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