Leather sports shoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather sports shoes was worth $2.23 billion in 2024, about 54.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $2.23B | 54.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 62.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.25B | 63.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 56.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.09B | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.47B | 61.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.46B | 62.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.25B | 65.8K t |
Top leather sports shoes exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 164 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $323.3M | 15% |
| China | $311.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $248.1M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $226.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $216.4M | 9.7% |
| India | $208.0M | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $110.4M | 4.9% |
| Romania | $84.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $67.8M | 3% |
| France | $42.9M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $38.8M | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $36.7M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $270.9M | 12% |
| United States | $188.7M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $131.6M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $125.9M | 5.6% |
| France | $105.4M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $86.8M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $76.5M | 3.4% |
| China | $74.9M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $64.9M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $61.3M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $57.3M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $53.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $40.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $93.49 per kg and Indonesia $27.75 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 6403.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. HS 6403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather sports shoes?
Indonesia exported $323.3 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Italy (11%). In all, 164 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather sports shoes?
Italy imported $270.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather sports shoes?
It was worth $2.23 billion in 2024, about 54.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $2.47 billion. 164 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather sports shoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $40.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $93.49 per kg and Indonesia $27.75 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 sports shoes?
The HS code for leather sports shoes is subheading 6403.19, 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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