Footwear uppers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear uppers by Turkey reached $36.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $36.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 646 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 336 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 332 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports footwear uppers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.1M | 99% |
| Vietnam | $308K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $39K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.46 per kg, close to the world average of $23.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear uppers exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $16.9 million of footwear uppers in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), Algeria (30%), Russia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey footwear uppers imports (HS 6406.10): 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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear uppers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported footwear uppers worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear uppers to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($36.1 million), followed by Vietnam (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear uppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.46 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $23.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear uppers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export footwear uppers?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Algeria and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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