Leather safety shoes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported leather safety shoes worth $18.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.0 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 | $18.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 931 t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey exports leather safety shoes to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (26%), Saudi Arabia (7%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $844K | 4.7% |
| France | $711K | 4% |
| Serbia | $710K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $636K | 3.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $629K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $437K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $381K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $351K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.88 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 Turkey
Imports of leather safety shoes by Turkey reached $12.9 million in 2024 (473 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Most of the value came from Tunisia (19%), Italy (17%), Romania (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+843% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 17% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 14% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 10% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Albania | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $824K | 6.4% |
| China | $485K | 3.8% |
| Croatia | $387K | 3% |
| Cambodia | $223K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported leather safety shoes worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather safety shoes from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.88 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of leather safety shoes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import leather safety shoes?
Yes. Turkey imported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Italy and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 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?
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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