Textile shoes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile shoes by Kuwait reached $45.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.3 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 | $45.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $55.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $48.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports textile shoes from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Vietnam (20%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.8M | 41% |
| Vietnam | $9.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 12% |
| Spain | $641K | 1.4% |
| India | $601K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $534K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $506K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $500K | 1.1% |
| France | $480K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.87 per kg, 25% above the world average of $22.23. 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.
Textile shoes exports from Kuwait
Exports of textile shoes by Kuwait reached $7.7 million in 2024 (990 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (43%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $3.3M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 34% |
| Italy | $825K | 11% |
| Iraq | $336K | 4.4% |
| Bahrain | $285K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $89K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 0.6% |
| France | $27K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait textile shoes imports (HS 6404.19): 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 6404.19: Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported textile shoes worth $45.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Vietnam (20%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.87 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $22.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile shoes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.0 million in 2017 to $45.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $69.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export textile shoes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $37.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes?
The HS code for textile shoes is subheading 6404.19. 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 6404 page.
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