Figures on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How big is it? | 21.9 million pairs worth $166.4 million, July 2025 to May 2026 |
| Where is it made? | Lahore, Karachi, Kasur, Peshawar |
| Is the US a buyer? | Leather shoes and boots go mainly to Europe, especially Germany, and to the UK and the US. |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
| Our commission | 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce |
Pakistan's footwear exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Footwear exports, July 2025 to May 2026 | 21.9 million pairs worth $166.4 million (value up 2.85 percent) | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, as reported by World Footwear |
| Leather footwear exports, July 2025 to April 2026 | $122.6 million | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, as reported by World Footwear |
| US imports from Pakistan of footwear, 2025 | $22.9 million | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What the numbers mean
Pakistan's footwear industry employs more than 2 million people but sells mostly at home. Exports are small compared with the industry's size, which leaves room to grow.
Where it is made
Lahore, Karachi and Sialkot hold most of Pakistan's footwear capacity. Kasur supplies leather, and Peshawar is known for Peshawari chappals.
Where it is sold
Leather shoes and boots go mainly to Europe, especially Germany, and to the UK and the US. Across all products, the US bought $5.76 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, more than any other country.
Products we help you sell
- Leather shoes and boots
- Sandals and slippers
- Traditional footwear such as Peshawari chappal
- Work and safety footwear
- Khussa and embroidered shoes
Who buys footwear in the US
- Shoe brands and importers
- Ethnic and South Asian stores
- Online footwear stores
- Workwear suppliers
Large US channels in this field
- Work boot and safety footwear brands
- Shoe importers and private label buyers
- Specialty and ethnic footwear sellers online
- Amazon and Shopify brands
We name these companies and events to show the kind of buyer in this field. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
A business partner, not a distributor
Many Pakistani footwear makers sell through distributors and importers. That can be good business, and we can help you win distributors as buyers. But when a distributor stands between you and the market, your name rarely reaches the end buyer and much of the value stays abroad.
We work differently. We are your US office and sales team, working for you:
| A distributor | Pak Export Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the goods | The distributor buys your goods and owns them | We never own your goods |
| Whose name the buyer sees | Often the distributor's brand, not yours | Your company and your brand |
| Who sets the resale price | The distributor, with its own markup | You set your price. We add no markup |
| How they earn | A margin on every unit they resell | A monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders |
| Who keeps the buyer list | The distributor | You. Every buyer contact is in your monthly report |
Because we do not buy your goods, we have no reason to push your price down. We win when you get paid.
US rules to know before you ship
- US buyers use US sizes. Your catalog should show US sizes next to Pakistani or European sizes.
- Every pair or box must show the country of origin.
- Safety footwear sold as protective must meet the US safety standard it claims.
We are not a licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant. For work that needs a license, we coordinate licensed US partners and include them in your plan. See our US labeling guide and customs guide.
How we help
- A US company, Chicago address and US phone, so buyers deal with an American business
- A website and catalog with US sizes, US prices and quote forms, built to be found on Google
- Cold outreach to US buyers in this product line, with samples shipped from Chicago
- Buyer checks before you ship on credit
- Retail sales through Amazon USA or your own Shopify store, where it fits
We work with footwear makers and exporters anywhere in Pakistan, especially in Lahore, Karachi, Kasur, Peshawar.
Commission for this industry
On our US Sales Desk plans, commission for footwear is 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce. You pay nothing on orders that are not paid, and nothing on your existing buyers. See all prices.
Common questions
Can I sell Peshawari chappal in the US?
Yes. There is steady demand from South Asian stores and online buyers. Clear US sizing is the key.
What size system do US buyers use?
US sizes. Show US sizes on every product page and on the box.
Do you buy footwear from us and resell them?
No. We are not a distributor. We never own your goods. You sell directly to US buyers, and we earn a monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders.
Can you help us sell to US distributors?
Yes. Distributors are often good buyers. We find them, present your products and follow up, and you keep the relationship and set your price.