Leather safety shoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather safety shoes was worth $2.56 billion in 2024, about 163.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% 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 | $2.56B | 163.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.66B | 161.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.03B | 212.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.80B | 172.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.29B | 147.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.73B | 185.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.78B | 187.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.59B | 180.6K t |
Top leather safety shoes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Italy and Vietnam. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 153 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $939.3M | 37% |
| Italy | $279.8M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $132.6M | 5.2% |
| India | $114.4M | 4.5% |
| Cambodia | $102.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $101.5M | 4% |
| Bangladesh | $89.8M | 3.5% |
| Tunisia | $89.6M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $84.6M | 3.3% |
| Albania | $79.6M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $49.1M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $43.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Italy and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $417.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $203.6M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $173.4M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $167.8M | 6.6% |
| France | $127.6M | 5% |
| South Korea | $114.2M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $111.5M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $88.3M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $77.4M | 3% |
| Canada | $68.3M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $63.8M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $58.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $37.43 per kg and China $11.54 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather. HS 6403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather safety shoes?
China exported $939.3 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and Vietnam (5%). In all, 153 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather safety shoes?
The United States imported $417.9 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Italy (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather safety shoes?
It was worth $2.56 billion in 2024, about 163.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.03 billion. 153 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $37.43 per kg and China $11.54 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 safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40, 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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