Sports sneakers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sports sneakers was worth $18.41 billion in 2024, about 449.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 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 | $18.41B | 449.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.83B | 479.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.04B | 621.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.78B | 472.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.39B | 427.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.77B | 517.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.13B | 494.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.96B | 438.6K t |
Top sports sneakers exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by China and Indonesia. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 192 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7.89B | 43% |
| China | $2.83B | 15% |
| Indonesia | $2.52B | 14% |
| Germany | $838.1M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $714.0M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $515.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $439.9M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $353.8M | 1.9% |
| Cambodia | $266.9M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $216.0M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $166.9M | 0.9% |
| Luxembourg | $147.3M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (22%), Germany (9%) and France (7%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.98B | 22% |
| Germany | $1.61B | 8.8% |
| France | $1.22B | 6.6% |
| Italy | $734.6M | 4% |
| Spain | $730.9M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $690.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $633.0M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $565.4M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $460.6M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $460.6M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $450.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $404.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $40.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $71.29 per kg and China $26.72 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 Sports sneakers (HS 6404.11) 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. HS 6404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sports sneakers?
Vietnam exported $7.89 billion in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and Indonesia (14%). In all, 192 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sports sneakers?
The United States imported $3.98 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sports sneakers?
It was worth $18.41 billion in 2024, about 449.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $23.04 billion. 192 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of sports sneakers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $40.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $71.29 per kg and China $26.72 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 sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11, 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 6404 page.
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