Waterproof rubber footwear imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of waterproof rubber footwear by Lebanon reached $2.1 million in 2024 (98 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 168 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 455 t |
| 2021 | $801K | 298 t |
| 2020 | $628K | 274 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 353 t |
| 2018 | $898K | 188 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 240 t |
Where Lebanon imports waterproof rubber footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 54% |
| Turkey | $219K | 10% |
| Italy | $191K | 8.9% |
| France | $168K | 7.9% |
| Syria | $80K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $60K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $56K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 2.6% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.99 | Footwear: waterproof, n.e.c. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or… | 80% |
| 6401.92 | Footwear: waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw… | 14% |
| 6401.10 | Footwear: waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.77 per kg, 190% above the world average of $7.50. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply waterproof rubber footwear to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.77 per kg in 2024, 190% above the world average of $7.50 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 waterproof rubber footwear to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6401.99 (80% of the value) and 6401.92 (14%). 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 6401 page.
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