Rubber and plastic shoes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $637.6 million of rubber and plastic shoes in 2024 (56.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $637.6M | 56.1K t |
| 2023 | $467.9M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $734.3M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $542.3M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $207.3M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $337.4M | 39.2K t |
| 2018 | $297.6M | 37.2K t |
| 2017 | $547.3M | 53.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber and plastic shoes from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $542.1M | 85% |
| India | $19.8M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $10.6M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $7.2M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 1% |
| France | $4.7M | 0.7% |
| United States | $4.3M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.36 per kg, 25% below the world average of $15.24, 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.
Rubber and plastic shoes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of rubber and plastic shoes by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), United States (17%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 20% |
| United States | $1.3M | 17% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $783K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $760K | 9.7% |
| France | $346K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $330K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $319K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $292K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $155K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $637.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($542.1 million), followed by India (3%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.36 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $547.3 million in 2017 to $637.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $734.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $471.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $629.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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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