Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic shoes by Saudi Arabia reached $456.8 million in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 77% more than in 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 | $456.8M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $257.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $403.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $299.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $236.6M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $409.8M | 40.6K t |
| 2018 | $293.9M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $311.7M | 32.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber and plastic shoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $392.2M | 86% |
| Turkey | $19.4M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $14.0M | 3.1% |
| India | $11.9M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $1.3M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.41 per kg, 21% above the world average of $15.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber and plastic shoes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rubber and plastic shoes worth $2.1 million (132 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (46%), United Arab Emirates (20%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $941K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $405K | 20% |
| China | $184K | 8.9% |
| Italy | $167K | 8.1% |
| Yemen | $82K | 4% |
| India | $69K | 3.3% |
| United States | $35K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.5% |
| Djibouti | $28K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $456.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($392.2 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.41 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $15.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $311.7 million in 2017 to $456.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $333.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $454.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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.
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