Leather sports shoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported leather sports shoes worth $5.4 million (286 tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.1 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 | $5.4M | 286 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 332 t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 42 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leather sports shoes from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Vietnam (23%), Indonesia (22%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 22% |
| Turkey | $308K | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $167K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $167K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $165K | 3.1% |
| India | $152K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $142K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.75 per kg, 54% below the world average of $40.89, 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 sports shoes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of leather sports shoes by Saudi Arabia reached $872 thousand in 2024 (139 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $575K | 66% |
| Kuwait | $229K | 26% |
| Qatar | $13K | 1.5% |
| China | $12K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leather sports shoes imports (HS 6403.19): 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 6403.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather sports shoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leather sports shoes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 286 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather sports shoes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Vietnam (23%) and Indonesia (22%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather sports shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.75 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $40.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather sports shoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2019 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export leather sports shoes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $872 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather sports shoes?
The HS code for leather sports shoes is subheading 6403.19. 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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