Sports sneakers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $65.4 million of sports sneakers in 2024 (912 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $91.9 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 | $65.4M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $53.9M | 644 t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 306 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 233 t |
Where Kuwait imports sports sneakers from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (39%), China (15%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $25.6M | 39% |
| China | $9.8M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Oman | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $790K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.75 per kg, 75% above the world average of $40.94. 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.
Sports sneakers exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported sports sneakers worth $6.0 million (122 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Saudi Arabia (27%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 27% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 18% |
| Bahrain | $399K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $200K | 3.3% |
| El Salvador | $121K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 1.4% |
| Iraq | $60K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait sports sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sports sneakers worth $65.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to Kuwait?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.75 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $40.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports sneakers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $65.4 million in 2024, an increase of 383%. The peak was 2022 at $91.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export sports sneakers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. 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 6404 page.
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