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Bangladesh is a growing footwear exporter, ranked in the global top 20 and supplying about 1.1% of global footwear trade. The sector covers leather dress shoes, leather boots, athletic sneakers, canvas shoes, and rubber boots — with factories concentrated in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Chittagong.

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HS Codes:6403640464056401

Macro Industry Statistics

FY2025-26 estimate · EPB/NBR aggregate data
Total Sector Value$672.07 MillionApprox. 78.6 Billion BDT
Share of Total Export Basket1.39%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory+23.54% YoYThe definitive breakout engine outside of the RMG grid

Top Niche / Products — Value & Volume

Men's Leather Dress Shoes & Oxfords$410 Million~14.5 Million Pairs
Leather Casuals, Boots & Loafers$185 Million~7.2 Million Pairs
Athletic Shoes with Full Leather Overlays$77 Million

Buyer Country Breakdown

JapanStructural GSP zero-tariff pathways
$215 Million~32% share
Germany
$124 Million
Italy
$82 Million
United States
$68 Million

District Concentration Share

3Districts
Gazipur (Kaliakoir/Tongi)Modern, heavy automated assembly lines with major corporate FDI65%
Dhaka (Savar/Dhamrai periphery)20%
Chattogram (CEPZ block)10%

Top 10 Footwear Exporters in Bangladesh - Shoe Manufacturers & Footwear Factories

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size

Frequently Asked Questions

What footwear does Bangladesh export?

Bangladesh exports leather dress shoes, boots, sneakers, canvas shoes, sandals, and safety footwear. Key export markets include Europe, Japan, and North America.

What HS codes are used for footwear exports from Bangladesh?

HS 6403 (leather upper footwear), HS 6404 (textile upper footwear including sneakers), HS 6405 (other footwear), HS 6401 (waterproof rubber or plastic footwear).

How competitive is Bangladesh in footwear?

Bangladesh ranks in the global top 20 for footwear exports and is growing rapidly. Key competitors are Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.