Leather safety shoes exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $89.6 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 153 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $119.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $96.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $99.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $70.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $116.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $119.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $101.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports leather safety shoes to
Italy alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $63.8M | 71% |
| France | $13.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $937K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $874K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $812K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $636K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $469K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.52 per kg, close to the world average of $15.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather safety shoes imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $2.5 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (117 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), Spain (12%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $972K | 39% |
| Spain | $291K | 12% |
| India | $280K | 11% |
| Romania | $264K | 11% |
| China | $235K | 9.4% |
| Portugal | $146K | 5.8% |
| France | $133K | 5.3% |
| Albania | $106K | 4.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia leather safety shoes exports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported leather safety shoes worth $89.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 153 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather safety shoes from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($63.8 million), followed by France (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.52 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $15.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of leather safety shoes from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $101.4 million in 2017 to $89.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $119.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import leather safety shoes?
Yes. Tunisia imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Spain and India. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $87.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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