Leather safety shoes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $46.8 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.6 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 | $46.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $64.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $50.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $75.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leather safety shoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.4M | 52% |
| India | $16.0M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Cambodia | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $899K | 1.9% |
| United States | $692K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $613K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $310K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $134K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, 40% below the world average of $15.70, 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.
Leather safety shoes exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (19%), Egypt (13%), Azerbaijan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leather safety shoes worth $46.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by India (34%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $46.8 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $75.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leather safety shoes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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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