Leather shoes (rubber sole) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather shoes (rubber sole) was worth $35.49 billion in 2024, about 930.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $35.49B | 930.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.97B | 817.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.84B | 854.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.21B | 681.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.58B | 655.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.78B | 818.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.99B | 789.3K t |
| 2017 | $26.84B | 799.7K t |
Top leather shoes (rubber sole) exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 213 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $8.50B | 24% |
| China | $5.77B | 16% |
| Italy | $4.13B | 12% |
| Indonesia | $2.96B | 8.3% |
| Germany | $2.85B | 8% |
| India | $1.24B | 3.5% |
| France | $994.1M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $935.7M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $922.5M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $802.6M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $760.8M | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $574.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.45B | 18% |
| Germany | $3.56B | 10% |
| France | $2.44B | 6.9% |
| China | $2.15B | 6.1% |
| Poland | $1.77B | 5% |
| Italy | $1.76B | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.53B | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.26B | 3.5% |
| Spain | $1.23B | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $968.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $943.3M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $767.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $88.04 per kg and Indonesia $21.73 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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not 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 shoes (rubber sole)?
Vietnam exported $8.50 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Italy (12%). In all, 213 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The United States imported $6.45 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and France (7%). 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 leather shoes (rubber sole)?
It was worth $35.49 billion in 2024, about 930.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 213 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $88.04 per kg and Indonesia $21.73 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 shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99, 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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