Shoe soles and heels trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shoe soles and heels was worth $2.10 billion in 2024, about 272.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $2.10B | 272.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 228.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.28B | 250.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.98B | 224.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.57B | 194.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.79B | 248.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.86B | 236.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.90B | 258.6K t |
Top shoe soles and heels exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 61% of world exports, followed by Italy and Vietnam. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 131 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.27B | 61% |
| Italy | $222.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $178.7M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $59.5M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $35.7M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $31.5M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $24.7M | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $24.5M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $18.7M | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $16.2M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $13.0M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $12.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $539.7M | 26% |
| Bangladesh | $138.9M | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $122.2M | 5.8% |
| Cambodia | $100.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $80.4M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $66.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $52.8M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $51.4M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $46.6M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $41.8M | 2% |
| United States | $40.8M | 2% |
| China | $37.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $29.42 per kg and China $6.61 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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The shipment records behind Shoe soles and heels (HS 6406.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics. HS 6406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shoe soles and heels?
China exported $1.27 billion in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and Vietnam (9%). In all, 131 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shoe soles and heels?
Vietnam imported $539.7 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (7%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shoe soles and heels?
It was worth $2.10 billion in 2024, about 272.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.28 billion. 131 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $29.42 per kg and China $6.61 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 shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20, 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 6406 page.
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