Rubber ankle shoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $16.8 million of rubber ankle shoes in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.1 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 | $16.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 924 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 776 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 560 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber ankle shoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 65% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 20% |
| Turkey | $655K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $589K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $585K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 0.9% |
| Cambodia | $134K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $100K | 0.6% |
| India | $91K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $67K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.92 per kg, 55% below the world average of $17.43, 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.
Rubber ankle shoes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rubber ankle shoes worth $331 thousand (10 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $234K | 71% |
| Sudan | $47K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 5.8% |
| Qatar | $16K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber ankle shoes imports (HS 6402.91): 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 6402.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber ankle shoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber ankle shoes worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber ankle shoes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Vietnam (20%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber ankle shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.92 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $17.43 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 ankle shoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2022 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber ankle shoes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber ankle shoes?
The HS code for rubber ankle shoes is subheading 6402.91. 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 6402 page.
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