Textile shoes with leather soles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile shoes with leather soles by Kuwait reached $17.2 million in 2024 (86 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.9 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 | $17.2M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 287 t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 222 t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $32.9M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 310 t |
Where Kuwait imports textile shoes with leather soles from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.3M | 77% |
| France | $601K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $536K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $422K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $363K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $207K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $205K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $193K | 1.1% |
| China | $183K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $179K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.60 per kg, 119% above the world average of $91.01. 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 with leather soles exports from Kuwait
Exports of textile shoes with leather soles by Kuwait reached $1.3 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $901K | 69% |
| Qatar | $136K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 5.8% |
| France | $75K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $16K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $4K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.3% |
| Iraq | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait textile shoes with leather soles imports (HS 6404.20): 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 6404.20: Footwear: outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes with leather soles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported textile shoes with leather soles worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes with leather soles to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by France (3%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes with leather soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.60 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $91.01 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 with leather soles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export textile shoes with leather soles?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes with leather soles?
The HS code for textile shoes with leather soles is subheading 6404.20. 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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