Footwear uppers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear uppers by Saudi Arabia reached $17.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $17.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 420 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 898 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 433 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 439 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports footwear uppers from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 86% |
| India | $2.3M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $57K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.54 per kg, 31% below the world average of $23.80, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia footwear uppers imports (HS 6406.10): 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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear uppers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported footwear uppers worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear uppers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear uppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.54 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $23.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear uppers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10. 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 6406 page.
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