Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic footwear by Turkey reached $449.0 million in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $449.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $337.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $219.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $111.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $111.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $135.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $138.6M | 7.4K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber and plastic footwear from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Vietnam (24%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $186.9M | 42% |
| Vietnam | $108.0M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $52.3M | 12% |
| Spain | $18.1M | 4% |
| Cambodia | $14.4M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $6.2M | 1.4% |
| Myanmar | $5.7M | 1.3% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 1% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 80% |
| 6402.91 | Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 11% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | 7.8% |
| 6402.20 | Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs | 0.7% |
| 6402.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.91 per kg, 40% above the world average of $15.66. 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $341.2 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (20%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $67.9M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.4M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $25.5M | 7.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $16.0M | 4.7% |
| Georgia | $14.8M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.1M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $10.8M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $6.9M | 2% |
| Romania | $6.8M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $6.5M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $449.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($186.9 million), followed by Vietnam (24%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.91 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $15.66 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 rubber and plastic footwear to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.6 million in 2017 to $449.0 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Turkey exported $341.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $107.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (80% of the value) and 6402.91 (11%). 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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