This shipping and logistics guide for footwear imports from India thoroughly covers the queries importers entertain. If you are a first, time buyer or an experienced trader in Africa, the Middle East, or Southeast Asia, this guide will walk you through the steps to import footwear from India confidently.
Why Import Footwear from India?
India is the world’s second, largest footwear manufacturer, producing more than 22 billion pairs of shoes a year and exporting to over 150 countries. It provides a strong mix of low prices, large scale production, and a wide range of products.
Major benefits of importing from India:
Making the same quality product, prices are 20-40% lower compared to China or Europe
Plants each capable of producing very high volume (more than 10,000 pairs per month)
Extensive range of varieties: indoor footwear, casual footwear, sports shoes, formal shoes, PVC and EVA footwear
Local skilled workers at major footwear hubs such as Agra, Delhi, Chennai, Kanpur, and Mumbai
Strong export infrastructure with large seaports like JNPT, Chennai, and Mundra
The African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian markets are main routes for Indian footwear exports due to the good price, quality combination and quick production time.