Footwear & leather manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

1,097 footwear and leather manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 47 countries, with 4,114 shipments between them. Find a footwear and leather supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 1,097 footwear and leather manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

1,097Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as footwear and leather from their customs descriptions.
4,114US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
47CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
588Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 1,097 footwear and leather manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 4,114 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 452 (41%) and 230 (21%) of 1,097 suppliers across 47 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is footwear (54 suppliers, 5%); 588 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Pt Hwa Seung Indonesia, shipped 165 times to 1 US buyer.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 452 (41%) and 230 (21%) of 1,097 suppliers across 47 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China452
  • Vietnam230
  • Cambodia74
  • Indonesia51
  • India35
  • Brazil19
  • Bangladesh17
  • Spain17
  • Grenada14
  • Hong Kong S.A.R.14
  • Myanmar14
  • Portugal13

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 47 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: footwear and women's footwear account for the two largest groups: 54 (5%) and 42 (4%) of 1,097 suppliers across 588 sub-industries.

  • footwear54
  • women's footwear42
  • athletic footwear39
  • women's shoes22
  • casual shoes18
  • ladies shoes18
  • ladies footwear15
  • men's shoes15
  • leather handbags13
  • shoes12
  • ladies' shoes10
  • athletic footwear for Adidas9

As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 588.

Most active footwear and leather suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import footwear and leather — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Forever Link International IncDistributor · ladies' and general footwear3917
Concord Express IncDistributor · women's shoes and boots importer364
Vip International IncDistributor · women's shoes, slippers, branded footwear275
Legend Footwear IncDistributor · women's shoes, boots, slippers2511
Fortune Dynamic IncDistributor · women's and girls' footwear226
Comercializadora Chimbal Sa De CvDistributor · footwear and apparel importer1911
Babe Fashion IncDistributor · casual shoes, sandals, EVA footwear125
Top Glory Trade Group IncDistributor · casual and safety footwear111
Automotive Leather Group LlcDistributor · crust bovine hides for automotive upholstery105
Bon Bini LlcDistributor · children's and casual footwear, slippers1010
Jacobson Group Usa LlcDistributor · athletic and children's footwear104
Stonewall Trade Co IncDistributor · men's dress shoes and boots105
S4 LlcDistributor · men's textile and casual footwear95
Golden Trail IncDistributor · casual shoes, garden shoes, kids boots72
Golden Delta Enterprises IncDistributor · footwear62
Pangea Made IncDistributor · automotive upholstery leather hides63
Wink Int L IncDistributor · sandals, slippers, casual shoes62
Eurostar IncDistributor · licensed athletic and leather footwear53
Gst Manufacturas De Mexico S A DeComponent & materials supplier · leather cutting/finishing for seating53
Trans Pacific Wholesale IncDistributor · men's and women's footwear52

How to evaluate a footwear and leather supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many footwear and leather manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

1,097 footwear and leather manufacturers and exporters, across 47 countries, with 4,114 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible footwear and leather suppliers?

By supplier count: China (452), Vietnam (230), Cambodia (74). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are footwear, women's footwear, athletic footwear. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.