Sports footwear imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports footwear by Kuwait reached $3.5 million in 2024 (266 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.7 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 | $3.5M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 272 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 257 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 289 t |
Where Kuwait imports sports footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 55% |
| Vietnam | $452K | 13% |
| Germany | $194K | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $123K | 3.5% |
| India | $96K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $91K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $61K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $37K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.20 per kg, 54% below the world average of $28.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait sports footwear imports (HS 6402.19): 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of sports footwear imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sports footwear worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports footwear to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.20 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $28.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports footwear to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19. 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 6402 page.
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