Waterproof steel-toe boots exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of waterproof steel-toe boots by Turkey reached $6.3 million in 2024 (632 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $6.3M | 632 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 740 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 625 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 612 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 381 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 502 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 368 t |
Where Turkey exports waterproof steel-toe boots to
Most of it went to Chile (12%), United Kingdom (12%), Australia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $789K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $775K | 12% |
| Australia | $442K | 7% |
| France | $421K | 6.7% |
| United States | $405K | 6.4% |
| Norway | $400K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $198K | 3.1% |
| Russia | $191K | 3% |
| Iraq | $178K | 2.8% |
| Libya | $163K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.01 per kg, close to the world average of $8.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Waterproof steel-toe boots imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported waterproof steel-toe boots worth $830 thousand (91 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (28%), France (25%), Hong Kong (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+853% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $228K | 28% |
| France | $208K | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $113K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $73K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 7.2% |
| Serbia | $39K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $36K | 4.3% |
| United States | $36K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey waterproof steel-toe boots exports (HS 6401.10): 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 6401.10: Footwear: waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof steel-toe boots exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported waterproof steel-toe boots worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 632 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy waterproof steel-toe boots from Turkey?
Chile was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($788 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average export price of waterproof steel-toe boots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of waterproof steel-toe boots from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import waterproof steel-toe boots?
Yes. Turkey imported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Hong Kong. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof steel-toe boots?
The HS code for waterproof steel-toe boots is subheading 6401.10. 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 6401 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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