Sports sneakers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sports sneakers worth $210.3 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | $210.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $124.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $108.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $117.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $92.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $97.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $58.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 226 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sports sneakers from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (33%), Turkey (21%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $70.1M | 33% |
| Turkey | $43.2M | 21% |
| China | $33.2M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $26.9M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.1M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.1M | 1% |
| Cambodia | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.80 per kg, close to the world average of $40.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports sneakers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sports sneakers by Saudi Arabia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 69% |
| Netherlands | $407K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $120K | 5.7% |
| China | $35K | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $24K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $9K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sports sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sports sneakers worth $210.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($70.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.80 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $40.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports sneakers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $210.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sports sneakers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $208.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. 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 6404 page.
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