Other footwear trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other footwear was worth $3.47 billion in 2024, about 226.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $3.47B | 226.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.81B | 294.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.07B | 306.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.74B | 287.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.05B | 223.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.90B | 282.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.98B | 262.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.94B | 222.6K t |
Top other footwear exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Italy. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 198 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.73B | 50% |
| Vietnam | $241.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $209.3M | 6% |
| United States | $143.8M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $88.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $80.0M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $79.8M | 2.3% |
| France | $78.2M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $55.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $54.9M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $53.2M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $50.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $578.2M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209.6M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $174.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $165.3M | 4.8% |
| France | $161.7M | 4.7% |
| Philippines | $130.7M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $114.7M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $114.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $103.4M | 3% |
| Poland | $78.8M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $78.6M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $74.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $47.78 per kg and China $13.49 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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Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64. HS 6405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other footwear?
China exported $1.73 billion in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (7%) and Italy (6%). In all, 198 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other footwear?
The United States imported $578.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other footwear?
It was worth $3.47 billion in 2024, about 226.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.07 billion. 198 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of other footwear per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $47.78 per kg and China $13.49 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 other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405, in chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6405 page.
How can I find other footwear buyers and suppliers?
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