Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $524.5 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 214 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $766.7 million.
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 | $524.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $534.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $757.3M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $603.7M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $620.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $751.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $693.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $766.7M | 21.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), Vietnam (15%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $129.6M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $77.0M | 15% |
| China | $64.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $47.8M | 9.1% |
| Portugal | $45.9M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $25.6M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $17.9M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $14.5M | 2.8% |
| Cambodia | $11.3M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.86 per kg, close to the world average of $37.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) by the United Kingdom reached $45.4 million in 2024 (826 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (12%), United States (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.4M | 12% |
| United States | $5.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 8.1% |
| France | $3.6M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $3.0M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.91): 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 6403.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $524.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($129.6 million), followed by Vietnam (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $37.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $766.7 million in 2017 to $524.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $766.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $656.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $45.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $479.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.91. 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 the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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