Sports footwear trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sports footwear was worth $4.05 billion in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $4.05B | 140.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.68B | 133.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.54B | 130.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.86B | 96.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.50B | 88.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.98B | 111.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.99B | 111.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.80B | 98.8K t |
Top sports footwear exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 165 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.05B | 26% |
| Vietnam | $810.3M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $617.4M | 15% |
| Cambodia | $250.9M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $201.8M | 5% |
| Germany | $200.8M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $192.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $121.1M | 3% |
| Spain | $66.0M | 1.6% |
| France | $58.2M | 1.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $53.5M | 1.3% |
| Myanmar | $44.9M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $543.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $484.2M | 12% |
| France | $186.5M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $174.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $154.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $146.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $145.0M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $143.7M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $129.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $112.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $109.1M | 2.7% |
| China | $94.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $28.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $76.68 per kg and China $17.31 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 6402.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. HS 6402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sports footwear?
China exported $1.05 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (20%) and Indonesia (15%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sports footwear?
The United States imported $543.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sports footwear?
It was worth $4.05 billion in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 165 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of sports footwear per kg?
The world average declared value was about $28.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $76.68 per kg and China $17.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for sports footwear?
The HS code for sports footwear is subheading 6402.19, 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 6402 page.
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