Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic shoes by Lebanon reached $16.9 million in 2024 (733 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.7 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 | $16.9M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports rubber and plastic shoes from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Vietnam (13%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+686% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.02 per kg, 51% above the world average of $15.24. 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.
Rubber and plastic shoes exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $425 thousand of rubber and plastic shoes in 2024 (31 tonnes). Jordan alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $278K | 66% |
| Syria | $74K | 17% |
| Ghana | $16K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $11K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 733 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.02 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $15.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Syria and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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 6402 page.
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