Export Leather footwear from Pakistan to Netherlands
Netherlands imported US$2.57B of leather footwear (HS 6403) in 2025. India supplied US$121M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$14.8M, a gap of US$106M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in Netherlands already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 82 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 7th of 85 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list leather footwear with Netherlands as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 82/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$14.76M
- From India (2025)
- US$120.8M
- Market size
- US$2571.39M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much leather footwear does Netherlands import?
Netherlands imported US$2.57B of leather footwear (HS 6403) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export leather footwear to Netherlands?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$14.8M of leather footwear to Netherlands in 2025, 0.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Netherlands for leather footwear?
India leads: US$121M against Pakistan's US$14.8M in 2025, a gap of US$106M.
How can I start exporting leather footwear to Netherlands?
Confirm your HS code, check Netherlands's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Netherlands as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Netherlands Global Trade profile explain the next steps.