Other footwear imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported other footwear worth $2.8 million (232 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 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 | $2.8M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 220 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 415 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 635 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 300 t |
Where Lebanon imports other footwear from
Most of the value came from China (37%), France (15%), Syria (14%). Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 37% |
| France | $423K | 15% |
| Syria | $401K | 14% |
| Germany | $186K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $141K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $78K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $69K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $64K | 2.3% |
| United States | $56K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $49K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 77% |
| 6405.10 | Footwear: with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 13% |
| 6405.20 | Footwear: with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.96 per kg, 22% below the world average of $15.36, 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.
Other footwear exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported other footwear worth $613 thousand (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (17%), United Kingdom (17%), Iraq (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $104K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 17% |
| Iraq | $76K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $75K | 12% |
| Egypt | $62K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 10% |
| Republic of the Congo | $51K | 8.3% |
| Jordan | $14K | 2.3% |
| France | $11K | 1.7% |
| Liberia | $10K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported other footwear worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by France (15%) and Syria (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.96 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $15.36 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 other footwear to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export other footwear?
Yes. Lebanon exported $613 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Kingdom and Iraq. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (77% of the value) and 6405.10 (13%). 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 6405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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