Footwear uppers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in footwear uppers was worth $3.64 billion in 2024, about 152.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.64B | 152.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.78B | 136.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.87B | 150.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.21B | 128.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.73B | 118.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.31B | 139.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.57B | 137.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.57B | 138.2K t |
Top footwear uppers exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), Vietnam (13%) and India (7%). 127 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.27B | 35% |
| Vietnam | $462.5M | 13% |
| India | $253.1M | 7% |
| Albania | $173.6M | 4.8% |
| Tunisia | $152.4M | 4.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $140.4M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $128.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $126.4M | 3.5% |
| Serbia | $120.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $86.2M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $77.1M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $63.7M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 179 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $658.9M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $334.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $286.9M | 7.9% |
| Slovakia | $159.9M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $155.2M | 4.3% |
| Tunisia | $122.0M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $116.8M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $115.4M | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $114.6M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $113.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $91.8M | 2.5% |
| United States | $82.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $76.07 per kg and China $15.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners. HS 6406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most footwear uppers?
China exported $1.27 billion in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (13%) and India (7%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most footwear uppers?
Italy imported $658.9 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in footwear uppers?
It was worth $3.64 billion in 2024, about 152.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.87 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of footwear uppers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $76.07 per kg and China $15.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10, in chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6406 page.
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