There are countless options for Indian shoe sellers to expand their businesses internationally and export shoes. E-commerce exports are becoming increasingly popular among sellers as they provide a simple and smooth means of making international online sales. Planning, following rules, and promoting your product well are all necessary when exporting shoes from India. India’s footwear exports fell from 2952.02 USD million in 2022 to 895.60 USD million in 2023. From 1996 to 2023, India’s footwear exports had an average of 1338.07 USD million; they peaked at 2952.02 USD million in 2022 and fell to a record low of 218.03 USD million in 2020.
India is the world’s third-largest exporter of footwear, with the majority of its goods going to the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. China, with 3,151,934 shipments, Vietnam, 2,621,986, and India, in third place, are the top 3 footwear exporters. Bangladesh, our neighbour and a rising star in labour-intensive industries like textiles, is gradually overtaking India in the footwear export market, which has been losing momentum. Although Bangladesh is rapidly advancing in this new world and India has built a name for itself in the leather footwear market, there is still a need for shoes made in India, and that demand will only grow. Customers are now preferring non-leather shoes.
Wonderful tales of Made in India initiatives in full swing have come to us from tiny places. Competence Exports, situated in Hajipur, Bihar, actively promotes the Made in India movement by producing fashion and safety footwear for the Russian Army and European markets.
Exporting footwear from India has many steps, let’s look at them in detail-:
Doing Market ResearchÂ
One should determine and find out what the target markets are. Find out which nations or areas have a market for the shoes you sell. Learn about import/export rules, tariffs, and other restrictions in the markets you want to sell to. Determine the market shares of the main rivals.
Legal Compliance and Product PreparationÂ
Ascertain that your company is duly registered in India, that your shoes fulfil quality requirements, and that they are appropriate for export. Don’t forget to select packaging that will adequately shield the shoes from harm while in transport.
Preparation for the ProductÂ
Find trustworthy manufacturers and raw material suppliers, and make sure the materials are of a high enough calibre to satisfy global requirements. To guarantee a specific level of quality, one can obtain the necessary certifications such as an Export House Certificate. Selling more will be aided by this.
Ensure proper documentation
Licence for Export: Verify whether exporting shoes from your nation needs a licence. Documents related to Customs: Make copies of packaging lists, certificates of origin, and business invoices. When submitting footwear to customs, make sure you supply them with the relevant Harmonised System (HS) code.
LogisticsÂ
Select a Shipping Mode: Take into account the cost, time, and volume while selecting between land, sea, or air transportation. Observe correct labelling and packaging procedures. To safeguard items while they are in transit, use sturdy packing. Keep in mind the destination country’s particular labelling regulations.
Customs Clearance
Document Submission: Give the necessary documentation to the customs authorities and Be ready to pay any applicable taxes and import duties in the destination nation.
Delivery & PaymentÂ
Track Shipment: To keep track of the shipment’s advancement, use tracking services. Make arrangements for the importer to pay you according to the terms that have been agreed upon (e.g., advance payment, Letter of Credit, etc…Hire customs brokers that are knowledgeable about the import laws in the markets you intend to serve. They could help with efficient customs clearance.
After Sales Support
Establish a mechanism for collecting and evaluating consumer input. This may contribute to improving customer satisfaction and making the required product adjustments. Assist the importer in case of any problems following delivery To make future export procedures better, get input. To establish confidence and guarantee client happiness, one can also provide warranties and an explicit return policy.
ConclusionÂ
One can start a profitable export company by doing the things listed above. To make sure that your products are successfully and profitably sold throughout the world, this guide offers a methodical way to negotiate the challenges of international trade. Modern machinery and rising demand for “Made in India” footwear, such as juttis and mojris, have led to the expansion of the business. If several steps are implemented, like prohibiting display imports, offering financial incentives, expanding design centres, and allowing Taiwanese contract manufacturers to open stores in India, the market size of the footwear sector in that nation might grow by more than three times, reaching $90 billion by 2030. The increased demand for Indian footwear presents a significant opportunity for Indian vendors to grow their export operations internationally and establish a presence in the international market. Therefore Indian shoe vendors have many opportunities to grow their companies globally and export shoes.
