Rubber ankle shoes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber ankle shoes worth $865.2 million (35.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.25 billion.
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 | $865.2M | 35.0K t |
| 2023 | $908.2M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 58.3K t |
| 2021 | $994.6M | 46.2K t |
| 2020 | $792.5M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 53.1K t |
| 2018 | $963.5M | 45.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.03B | 48.2K t |
Where the United States imports rubber ankle shoes from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $665.0M | 77% |
| Vietnam | $118.7M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $19.6M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $19.4M | 2.2% |
| India | $8.9M | 1% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 0.4% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.70 per kg, 42% above the world average of $17.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber ankle shoes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported rubber ankle shoes worth $16.6 million (516 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (38%), Mexico (21%), Russia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.2M | 38% |
| Mexico | $3.6M | 22% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Panama | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $771K | 4.7% |
| Chile | $690K | 4.2% |
| China | $194K | 1.2% |
| Israel | $186K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $161K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported rubber ankle shoes worth $865.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber ankle shoes to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($665.0 million), followed by Vietnam (14%) and Cambodia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber ankle shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.70 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $17.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber ankle shoes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.03 billion in 2017 to $865.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $1.25 billion. Over 8 years the average was $980.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber ankle shoes?
Yes. The United States exported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Russia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $848.6 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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