Sports sneakers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $38.0 million of sports sneakers in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.1 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 | $38.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.2M | 942 t |
| 2022 | $72.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $50.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 165 t |
Where Qatar imports sports sneakers from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (41%), China (24%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+950% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $15.6M | 41% |
| China | $9.0M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $4.8M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $994K | 2.6% |
| India | $931K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $929K | 2.4% |
| United States | $499K | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $382K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.60 per kg, close to the world average of $40.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports sneakers exports from Qatar
Exports of sports sneakers by Qatar reached $445 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $246K | 55% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $29K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 3% |
| France | $5K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar sports sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sports sneakers worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to Qatar?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.60 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $40.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports sneakers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, an increase of 483%. The peak was 2022 at $72.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also export sports sneakers?
Yes. Qatar exported $445 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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