Sports footwear imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $30.5 million of sports footwear in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 59% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $75.1 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 | $30.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $61.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 996 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sports footwear from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (27%), China (24%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $8.3M | 27% |
| China | $7.4M | 24% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 14% |
| India | $3.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 8.3% |
| Cambodia | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Myanmar | $585K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $386K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.25 per kg, 23% below the world average of $28.79, 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.
Sports footwear exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million of sports footwear in 2024 (238 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (28%), Egypt (18%), Sri Lanka (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sports footwear imports (HS 6402.19): 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of sports footwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sports footwear worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports footwear to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.25 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $28.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports footwear to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $75.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sports footwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Egypt and Sri Lanka. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19. 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 6402 page.
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