Leather footwear imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Yemen reached $8.9 million in 2024 (718 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $87.8 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 | $8.9M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $68.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 808 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 643 t |
Where Yemen imports leather footwear from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (47%), China (37%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.2M | 47% |
| China | $3.3M | 37% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $152K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $50K | 0.6% |
| India | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.20 | Footwear: with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe | 43% |
| 6403.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 39% |
| 6403.59 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather | 13% |
| 6403.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 3.6% |
| 6403.40 | Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather | 1.3% |
| 6403.51 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle | 0.2% |
| 6403.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.47 per kg, 67% below the world average of $38.02, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6403: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported leather footwear worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Yemen?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (37%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.47 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $38.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of leather footwear to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2021 at $87.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 6403.20 (43% of the value) and 6403.99 (39%). 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 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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