Textile shoes (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile shoes (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.2 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 | $17.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textile shoes (other) from
China alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 11% |
| Singapore | $571K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $494K | 2.8% |
| France | $429K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $307K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $277K | 1.5% |
| India | $222K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $135K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.12 per kg, close to the world average of $12.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile shoes (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million of textile shoes (other) in 2024 (149 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (34%), Kuwait (21%), Saudi Arabia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $760K | 34% |
| Kuwait | $481K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $444K | 20% |
| United States | $314K | 14% |
| Italy | $60K | 2.6% |
| France | $38K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $30K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $24K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates textile shoes (other) imports (HS 6405.20): 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 6405.20: Footwear: with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile shoes (other) worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 928% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.12 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $12.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile shoes (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export textile shoes (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes (other)?
The HS code for textile shoes (other) is subheading 6405.20. 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 6405 page.
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