Footwear parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $97.4 million of footwear parts in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $72.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 6.7K t |
Where Turkey imports footwear parts from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.2M | 85% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 9.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Albania | $407K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $393K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $329K | 0.3% |
| France | $228K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $226K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $178K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6406
| 6406.20 | Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics | 43% |
| 6406.10 | Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners | 38% |
| 6406.90 | Footwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406 | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, close to the world average of $11.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear parts exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $61.1 million of footwear parts in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (19%), Algeria (11%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.7M | 19% |
| Algeria | $7.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.6M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6406: Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, le.g.ings and similar articles, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported footwear parts worth $97.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear parts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($83.2 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $11.42 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of footwear parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $97.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export footwear parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $61.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Algeria and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $36.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear parts?
The HS code for footwear parts is heading 6406. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6406.20 (43% of the value) and 6406.10 (37%). 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 6406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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