Sports footwear imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports footwear by Saudi Arabia reached $28.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $28.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 485 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 735 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 885 t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 878 t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 476 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sports footwear from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Turkey (21%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 43% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| India | $918K | 3.2% |
| Cambodia | $291K | 1% |
| Japan | $259K | 0.9% |
| Myanmar | $182K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $135K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.11 per kg, close to the world average of $28.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports footwear exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sports footwear worth $325 thousand (3 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $251K | 77% |
| Italy | $21K | 6.5% |
| China | $16K | 4.8% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.7% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sports footwear imports (HS 6402.19): 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of sports footwear imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sports footwear worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports footwear to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.11 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $28.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports footwear to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sports footwear?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19. 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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