Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) was worth $12.97 billion in 2024, about 342.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $12.97B | 342.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.67B | 379.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.93B | 459.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.51B | 371.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.23B | 312.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.20B | 395.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.54B | 372.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.22B | 371.5K t |
Top leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Vietnam (18%) and Italy (8%). 189 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.48B | 19% |
| Vietnam | $2.31B | 18% |
| Italy | $986.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $782.3M | 6% |
| India | $767.1M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $528.2M | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $471.6M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $463.0M | 3.6% |
| Cambodia | $460.1M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $404.2M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $364.4M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $287.3M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), Germany (12%) and Poland (6%). 214 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.22B | 25% |
| Germany | $1.55B | 12% |
| Poland | $758.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $705.8M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $630.6M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $618.4M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $524.5M | 4% |
| Russia | $460.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $346.8M | 2.7% |
| China | $311.3M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $307.7M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $297.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $66.69 per kg and China $24.88 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 6403.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather. HS 6403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
China exported $2.48 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (18%) and Italy (8%). In all, 189 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The United States imported $3.22 billion in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
It was worth $12.97 billion in 2024, about 342.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $16.93 billion. 189 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $66.69 per kg and China $24.88 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 leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.91, 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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