Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $44.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $116.3 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 | $44.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $116.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $54.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $51.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 913 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), China (14%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.2M | 30% |
| China | $6.3M | 14% |
| India | $5.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 9.8% |
| France | $4.3M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4% |
| Cambodia | $996K | 2.3% |
| United States | $794K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $705K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.44 per kg, close to the world average of $37.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.8 million in 2024 (120 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (39%), United States (13%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 39% |
| United States | $648K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $552K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $372K | 7.7% |
| Angola | $259K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $255K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $166K | 3.4% |
| India | $81K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $76K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $74K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.91): 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 6403.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by China (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $37.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $116.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.91. 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 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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