Leather footwear imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported leather footwear worth $530.5 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $530.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $465.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $254.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $155.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $136.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $153.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $203.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $226.6M | 6.5K t |
Where Turkey imports leather footwear from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Vietnam (24%), China (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $148.3M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $126.5M | 24% |
| China | $69.5M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $61.9M | 12% |
| Portugal | $18.4M | 3.5% |
| India | $18.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $14.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 2% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $7.1M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 71% |
| 6403.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather | 15% |
| 6403.59 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather | 7.9% |
| 6403.40 | Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather | 2.4% |
| 6403.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition… | 2.1% |
| 6403.51 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle | 1.2% |
| 6403.20 | Footwear: with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe | 0.2% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.28 per kg, 22% above the world average of $38.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather footwear exports from Turkey
Exports of leather footwear by Turkey reached $487.3 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $37.6M | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33.3M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $30.7M | 6.3% |
| Romania | $28.5M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24.6M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $22.6M | 4.6% |
| United States | $19.8M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $16.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $15.0M | 3.1% |
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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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: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather footwear worth $530.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($148.3 million), followed by Vietnam (24%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.28 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $38.02 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 leather footwear to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226.6 million in 2017 to $530.5 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export leather footwear?
Yes. Turkey exported $487.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Germany. That compares with imports of $530.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (71% of the value) and 6403.91 (15%). 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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