Leather safety shoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $48.3 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $48.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leather safety shoes from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (28%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 35% |
| India | $13.4M | 28% |
| Italy | $9.5M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $924K | 1.9% |
| Ukraine | $214K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, 39% below the world average of $15.70, 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.
Leather safety shoes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $500 thousand of leather safety shoes in 2024 (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $310K | 62% |
| Bahrain | $51K | 10% |
| China | $42K | 8.4% |
| India | $37K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $17K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leather safety shoes worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by India (28%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export leather safety shoes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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.
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