Rubber ankle shoes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber ankle shoes by the United Kingdom reached $152.3 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $229.8 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 | $152.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $163.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $229.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $190.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $168.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $223.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $209.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $200.1M | 20.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber ankle shoes from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $112.8M | 74% |
| Vietnam | $10.3M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 2% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| Myanmar | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Bangladesh | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 1% |
| India | $1.5M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.52 per kg, close to the world average of $17.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber ankle shoes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.6 million of rubber ankle shoes in 2024 (279 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (17%), Ireland (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 17% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $988K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $986K | 11% |
| Belgium | $718K | 8.3% |
| France | $315K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $299K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $287K | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $258K | 3% |
| South Korea | $253K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber ankle shoes imports (HS 6402.91): 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 6402.91: 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber ankle shoes worth $152.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber ankle shoes to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($112.8 million), followed by Vietnam (7%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber ankle shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $17.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber ankle shoes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $200.1 million in 2017 to $152.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $229.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $192.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber ankle shoes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $143.7 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.
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