Leather ankle boots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather ankle boots was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $1.57B | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.80B | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.74B | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.58B | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.41B | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.22B | 32.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.70B | 42.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.22B | 35.4K t |
Top leather ankle boots exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Italy and India. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 155 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $435.8M | 28% |
| Italy | $355.1M | 23% |
| India | $124.4M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $102.9M | 6.6% |
| France | $81.6M | 5.2% |
| China | $76.8M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $60.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $52.4M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $39.9M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $23.7M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $23.4M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 39% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $607.3M | 39% |
| France | $135.4M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $127.0M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $76.0M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $58.5M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $54.0M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $53.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $37.7M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $37.4M | 2.4% |
| China | $31.0M | 2% |
| Denmark | $29.1M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $24.1M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $76.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $138.41 per kg and China $22.43 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 6403.51: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle. HS 6403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather ankle boots?
Mexico exported $435.8 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Italy (23%) and India (8%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather ankle boots?
The United States imported $607.3 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather ankle boots?
It was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.70 billion. 155 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather ankle boots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $76.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $138.41 per kg and China $22.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for leather ankle boots?
The HS code for leather ankle boots is subheading 6403.51, 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 6403 page.
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