Rubber ankle shoes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber ankle shoes by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $61.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $61.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber ankle shoes from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 75% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $889K | 5.1% |
| India | $270K | 1.6% |
| France | $259K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $234K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $197K | 1.1% |
| United States | $161K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $90K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.15 per kg, 25% below the world average of $17.43, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber ankle shoes imports (HS 6402.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6402.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber ankle shoes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber ankle shoes worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber ankle shoes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 805% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber ankle shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.15 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $17.43 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 ankle shoes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $61.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber ankle shoes?
The HS code for rubber ankle shoes is subheading 6402.91. 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds the United Arab Emirates trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.