Leather footwear imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Lebanon reached $36.6 million in 2024 (772 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $58.7 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 | $36.6M | 772 t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 997 t |
| 2019 | $58.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $53.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports leather footwear from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Italy (26%), Vietnam (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 27% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 8.2% |
| France | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $934K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $718K | 2% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 59% |
| 6403.59 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather | 19% |
| 6403.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 14% |
| 6403.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition… | 3.6% |
| 6403.51 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle | 2.3% |
| 6403.40 | Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather | 1.5% |
| 6403.20 | Footwear: with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe | 0.2% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.41 per kg, 25% above the world average of $38.02. 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.
Leather footwear exports from Lebanon
Exports of leather footwear by Lebanon reached $2.6 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). Jordan alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $1.7M | 68% |
| Iraq | $175K | 6.8% |
| Syria | $98K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $85K | 3.3% |
| Ghana | $81K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.5% |
| France | $35K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported leather footwear worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 772 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.41 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $38.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of leather footwear to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.4 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $58.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export leather footwear?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and Syria. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (59% of the value) and 6403.59 (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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