Ski boots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ski boots was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 32.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $1.09B | 32.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 41.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 42.5K t |
| 2021 | $845.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $850.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.26B | 44.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.09B | 42.7K t |
| 2017 | $933.7M | 36.8K t |
Top ski boots exporting countries
Exports are led by Romania (26%), Italy (20%) and Hungary (11%). 110 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $282.0M | 26% |
| Italy | $220.8M | 20% |
| Hungary | $120.7M | 11% |
| Austria | $97.4M | 8.9% |
| China | $84.7M | 7.8% |
| Vietnam | $84.0M | 7.7% |
| France | $52.0M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $51.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $33.1M | 3% |
| Cambodia | $10.0M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 0.5% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Austria is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 163 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $183.8M | 17% |
| United States | $163.1M | 15% |
| France | $158.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $122.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $83.5M | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $49.2M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $38.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $31.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $24.1M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $22.1M | 2% |
| Sweden | $21.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $33.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $45.35 per kg and Hungary $24.66 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 6402.12: Sports footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots. HS 6402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ski boots?
Romania exported $282.0 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Italy (20%) and Hungary (11%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ski boots?
Austria imported $183.8 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and France (14%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ski boots?
It was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 32.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.29 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of ski boots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $33.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $45.35 per kg and Hungary $24.66 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 ski boots?
The HS code for ski boots is subheading 6402.12, 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 6402 page.
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