6403 - FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇨🇳 China, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇮🇳 India) account for 69.9% of the total. 🇨🇳 China leads with 24.7% (€8.0B). An HHI of 1362 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.1%, €9.0B), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 18.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.5%) and exports declining (-3.5%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (NC8 6403) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 24.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather?

The extra-EU trade balance for FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (NC8 6403) is €6.8B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €32.4B, exports: €39.2B).

How much does the EU import of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather?

The EU imported €32.4B of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (NC8 6403) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.5B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather?

The weighted average import price of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (NC8 6403) is €21.62/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather?

The leading EU member state importer of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (NC8 6403) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 18.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.5%) and exports declining (-3.5%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€8.0B	24.7%	449.6M kg
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€7.7B	23.7%	340.2M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.4B	10.4%	164.6M kg
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.6B	8.0%	126.0M kg
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€970.5M	3.0%	6.1M kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€428.7M	1.3%	19.9M kg
7	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€409.9M	1.3%	21.9M kg
8	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€370.1M	1.1%	7.5M kg
9	🇦🇱 Albania	€320.4M	1.0%	25.3M kg
10	🇰🇭 Cambodia	€253.8M	0.8%	13.5M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€9.0B	23.1%	88.9M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.0B	15.3%	49.3M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.4B	11.2%	69.2M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.4B	8.7%	29.8M kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€1.0B	2.6%	4.0M kg
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€522.0M	1.3%	1.9M kg
7	🇷🇺 Russia	€424.8M	1.1%	10.8M kg
8	🇳🇴 Norway	€278.8M	0.7%	5.1M kg
9	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€267.3M	0.7%	5.8M kg
10	🇯🇵 Japan	€128.9M	0.3%	946K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€8.0B	449.6Mt	€17.79/kg	32.8%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€7.7B	340.2Mt	€22.59/kg	31.5%
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.4B	164.6Mt	€20.46/kg	13.8%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.6B	126.0Mt	€20.62/kg	10.6%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€970.5M	6.1Mt	€159.76/kg	4.0%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€428.7M	19.9Mt	€21.51/kg	1.8%
7	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€409.9M	21.9Mt	€18.75/kg	1.7%
8	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€370.1M	7.5Mt	€49.33/kg	1.5%
9	🇦🇱 Albania	€320.4M	25.3Mt	€12.68/kg	1.3%
10	🇰🇭 KH	€253.8M	13.5Mt	€18.81/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€9.0B	88.9Mt	€101.60/kg	35.5%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.0B	49.3Mt	€121.79/kg	23.6%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.4B	69.2Mt	€63.25/kg	17.2%
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.4B	29.8Mt	€114.88/kg	13.4%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€1.0B	4.0Mt	€255.53/kg	4.0%
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€522.0M	1.9Mt	€270.51/kg	2.0%
7	🇷🇺 Russia	€424.8M	10.8Mt	€39.50/kg	1.7%
8	🇳🇴 Norway	€278.8M	5.1Mt	€54.73/kg	1.1%
9	🇹🇷 Turkey	€267.3M	5.8Mt	€45.99/kg	1.0%
10	🇯🇵 Japan	€128.9M	946Kt	€136.25/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€8.0B	449.6Mt	€17.79/kg	32.8%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€7.7B	340.2Mt	€22.59/kg	31.5%
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.4B	164.6Mt	€20.46/kg	13.8%
4	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.6B	126.0Mt	€20.62/kg	10.6%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€970.5M	6.1Mt	€159.76/kg	4.0%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€428.7M	19.9Mt	€21.51/kg	1.8%
7	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€409.9M	21.9Mt	€18.75/kg	1.7%
8	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€370.1M	7.5Mt	€49.33/kg	1.5%
9	🇦🇱 Albania	€320.4M	25.3Mt	€12.68/kg	1.3%
10	🇰🇭 KH	€253.8M	13.5Mt	€18.81/kg	1.0%

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