6404 - 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 textile materials is highly concentrated. 🇻🇳 Vietnam captures 37.7% of imports (€12.0B), followed by 🇨🇳 China (37.4%). With an HHI of 2910, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

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 textile materials to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (18.3%, €2.5B), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 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 textile materials are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 20.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (14.7%) and exports rising (3.2%) 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 textile materials 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 textile materials (NC8 6404) is 🇻🇳 Vietnam, accounting for 37.7% 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 textile materials?

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 textile materials (NC8 6404) is €-18.1B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €32.0B, exports: €13.9B).

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 textile materials?

The EU imported €32.0B of FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES, Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials (NC8 6404) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.9B 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 textile materials?

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 textile materials (NC8 6404) is €16.91/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 textile materials?

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 textile materials (NC8 6404) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 20.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (14.7%) and exports rising (3.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€12.0B	37.7%	469.2M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€12.0B	37.4%	955.9M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.8B	8.6%	118.6M kg
4	🇰🇭 Cambodia	€1.2B	3.6%	62.1M kg
5	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€578.6M	1.8%	41.4M kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€300.6M	0.9%	24.3M kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€68.0M	0.2%	336K kg
8	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€57.9M	0.2%	6.5M kg
9	🇺🇸 United States	€26.4M	0.1%	511K kg
10	🇽🇸 XS	€24.6M	0.1%	1.7M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.5B	18.3%	24.9M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.2B	15.7%	15.8M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.1B	14.9%	39.4M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€910.3M	6.6%	4.0M kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€526.0M	3.8%	2.2M kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€370.2M	2.7%	9.0M kg
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€290.0M	2.1%	4.7M kg
8	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€208.2M	1.5%	606K kg
9	🇸🇲 San Marino	€11.6M	0.1%	793K kg
10	🇽🇸 XS	€3.5M	0.0%	149K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€12.0B	469.2Mt	€25.68/kg	41.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€12.0B	955.9Mt	€12.50/kg	41.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.8B	118.6Mt	€23.20/kg	9.5%
4	🇰🇭 KH	€1.2B	62.1Mt	€18.57/kg	4.0%
5	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€578.6M	41.4Mt	€13.97/kg	2.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€300.6M	24.3Mt	€12.36/kg	1.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€68.0M	336Kt	€202.52/kg	0.2%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€57.9M	6.5Mt	€8.95/kg	0.2%
9	🇺🇸 United States	€26.4M	511Kt	€51.58/kg	0.1%
10	🇽🇸 XS	€24.6M	1.7Mt	€14.23/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.5B	24.9Mt	€101.89/kg	27.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.2B	15.8Mt	€138.45/kg	24.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.1B	39.4Mt	€52.48/kg	22.7%
4	🇨🇳 China	€910.3M	4.0Mt	€225.64/kg	10.0%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€526.0M	2.2Mt	€242.78/kg	5.8%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€370.2M	9.0Mt	€40.97/kg	4.1%
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€290.0M	4.7Mt	€62.31/kg	3.2%
8	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€208.2M	606Kt	€343.61/kg	2.3%
9	🇸🇲 SM	€11.6M	793Kt	€14.61/kg	0.1%
10	🇽🇸 XS	€3.5M	149Kt	€23.36/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€12.0B	469.2Mt	€25.68/kg	41.6%
2	🇨🇳 China	€12.0B	955.9Mt	€12.50/kg	41.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€2.8B	118.6Mt	€23.20/kg	9.5%
4	🇰🇭 KH	€1.2B	62.1Mt	€18.57/kg	4.0%
5	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€578.6M	41.4Mt	€13.97/kg	2.0%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€300.6M	24.3Mt	€12.36/kg	1.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€68.0M	336Kt	€202.52/kg	0.2%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€57.9M	6.5Mt	€8.95/kg	0.2%
9	🇺🇸 United States	€26.4M	511Kt	€51.58/kg	0.1%
10	🇽🇸 XS	€24.6M	1.7Mt	€14.23/kg	0.1%

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