Textile shoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile shoes by Saudi Arabia reached $159.0 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $258.6 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 | $159.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $226.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $157.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $119.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $170.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $258.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $197.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $125.7M | 14.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports textile shoes from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $106.1M | 67% |
| Vietnam | $29.2M | 18% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 3% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| United States | $859K | 0.5% |
| France | $827K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $807K | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | $740K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.97 per kg, 37% below the world average of $22.23, 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.
Textile shoes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported textile shoes worth $4.7 million (324 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (42%), China (19%), Italy (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 42% |
| China | $878K | 19% |
| Italy | $841K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $305K | 6.5% |
| Kuwait | $265K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $133K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $81K | 1.7% |
| Libya | $59K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.4% |
| Djibouti | $20K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia textile shoes imports (HS 6404.19): 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 6404.19: Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported textile shoes worth $159.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($106.1 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.97 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $22.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile shoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.7 million in 2017 to $159.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $258.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export textile shoes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $154.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes?
The HS code for textile shoes is subheading 6404.19. 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 6404 page.
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