Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $24.5 million of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (787 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $24.5M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 517 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 608 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 387 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (21%), Vietnam (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.2M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $4.3M | 18% |
| China | $4.1M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| India | $547K | 2.2% |
| United States | $492K | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $394K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $236K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.12 per kg, close to the world average of $37.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $534 thousand of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (30 tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (22%), Italy (21%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $118K | 22% |
| Italy | $114K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $46K | 8.6% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $9K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $6K | 1.2% |
| Oman | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.91): 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 6403.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.12 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $37.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $534 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.91. 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 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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