Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $49.5 million of plastic sandals and flip-flops in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $49.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $60.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $40.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.9M | 5.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic sandals and flip-flops from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, close to the world average of $6.12.
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 plastic sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($42.6 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.9 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $60.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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