Textile shoes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textile shoes was worth $26.42 billion in 2024, about 1.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $26.42B | 1.19M t |
| 2023 | $26.58B | 1.16M t |
| 2022 | $31.00B | 1.38M t |
| 2021 | $26.46B | 1.16M t |
| 2020 | $21.56B | 1.01M t |
| 2019 | $25.47B | 1.29M t |
| 2018 | $24.50B | 1.24M t |
| 2017 | $22.12B | 1.23M t |
Top textile shoes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Italy. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 209 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.96B | 42% |
| Vietnam | $5.71B | 22% |
| Italy | $1.60B | 6.1% |
| Germany | $1.24B | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $832.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $667.3M | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $600.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $546.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $479.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $412.7M | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $381.0M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $237.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.09B | 16% |
| Germany | $2.27B | 8.6% |
| France | $1.55B | 5.9% |
| Poland | $1.21B | 4.6% |
| China | $1.20B | 4.5% |
| Japan | $1.11B | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.03B | 3.9% |
| Italy | $997.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $964.8M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $835.4M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $694.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $599.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $63.45 per kg and China $14.93 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 Textile shoes (HS 6404.19) 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 6404.19: Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. HS 6404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textile shoes?
China exported $10.96 billion in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (22%) and Italy (6%). In all, 209 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textile shoes?
The United States imported $4.09 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (6%). 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 textile shoes?
It was worth $26.42 billion in 2024, about 1.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $31.00 billion. 209 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of textile shoes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $63.45 per kg and China $14.93 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 textile shoes?
The HS code for textile shoes is subheading 6404.19, 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 6404 page.
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