Leather footwear (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $21.5 million of leather footwear (other) in 2024 (838 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $48.4 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 | $21.5M | 839 t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 579 t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 839 t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.4M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather footwear (other) from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Spain (16%), Vietnam (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 23% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 11% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| India | $740K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $601K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $417K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.59 per kg, 31% above the world average of $19.53. 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 (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million of leather footwear (other) in 2024 (212 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (21%), Netherlands (20%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $423K | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $350K | 6% |
| Macao | $303K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $264K | 4.5% |
| United States | $237K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $143K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $108K | 1.9% |
| France | $102K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leather footwear (other) imports (HS 6405.10): 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 6405.10: Footwear: with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather footwear (other) worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 838 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.59 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $19.53 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 footwear (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.4 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather footwear (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear (other)?
The HS code for leather footwear (other) is subheading 6405.10. 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 6405 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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