🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of waterproof rubber footwear: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.6 million of waterproof rubber footwear in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of waterproof rubber footwear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports waterproof rubber footwear from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Kuwait (9%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.5M | 41% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $795K | 9.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $775K | 9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $517K | 6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $514K | 6% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $491K | 5.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $413K | 4.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $370K | 4.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $364K | 4.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $118K | 1.4% |
Types of waterproof rubber footwear under HS 6401
| 6401.92 | Footwear: waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw… | 53% |
| 6401.99 | Footwear: waterproof, n.e.c. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or… | 29% |
| 6401.10 | Footwear: waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average import price of waterproof rubber footwear
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 30% below the world average of $7.50, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports waterproof rubber footwear
Exports of waterproof rubber footwear by the United Arab Emirates reached $604 thousand in 2024 (365 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (24%), Mauritania (15%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $146K | 24% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $90K | 15% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $68K | 11% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $39K | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $37K | 6.1% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $31K | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $28K | 4.6% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $28K | 4.6% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $21K | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $20K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Waterproof rubber footwear trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $8.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import waterproof rubber footwear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (41%), Kuwait (9%), India (9%).
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber footwear in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.50 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export waterproof rubber footwear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported waterproof rubber footwear worth $604 thousand in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Mauritania, Nigeria.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
Waterproof rubber footwear falls under HS heading 6401 (Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading waterproof rubber footwear with the United Arab Emirates?
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