Sports sneakers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sports sneakers worth $690.5 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $1.03 billion.
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 | $690.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $597.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $951.8M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $626.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $993.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.02B | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $973.0M | 30.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sports sneakers from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $406.6M | 59% |
| Indonesia | $101.4M | 15% |
| China | $84.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $23.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 2% |
| Cambodia | $9.4M | 1.4% |
| France | $7.5M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $6.4M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.54 per kg, close to the world average of $40.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports sneakers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sports sneakers by the United Kingdom reached $147.0 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (30%), Netherlands (21%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $44.2M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $31.2M | 21% |
| Belgium | $15.9M | 11% |
| France | $9.8M | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.8M | 6% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 3.2% |
| Israel | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 2% |
| China | $2.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sports sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sports sneakers worth $690.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($406.6 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.54 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $40.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports sneakers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $973.0 million in 2017 to $690.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $1.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $860.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sports sneakers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $147.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $543.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. 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 6404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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