Wholesale Used Shoes — Paired & Single Shoes in Bulk Sacks
One of the highest-margin categories in the secondhand clothing trade. Sourced from North American donation collections.

Wholesale Used Shoes from North America
Used shoes are one of the most consistently profitable product categories in the wholesale secondhand trade. Unlike clothing, shoes have a long useful life, cross seasonal boundaries, and are in constant demand in both African and Latin American markets.
AFCAN supplies used shoes sourced from charity donation bins and collection networks across Canada and the United States. We also actively purchase shoe returns and liquidation inventory from major North American retailers.
Paired shoes — matched pairs packed in poly sacks — command the highest price per pound and sell quickly at retail. Single shoes (unmatched) are available at a lower price point and are suitable for markets where buyers match locally or sell by the piece.
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| Specification | Paired Shoes | Single Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | Matched pairs, wearable | Unmatched singles, wearable |
| Packaging | Poly sacks, 20–25 kg each | Poly sacks, 25 kg each |
| Container load (40-ft HC) | 20,000–25,000 lbs | 25,000–30,000 lbs |
| Typical categories | Sneakers, dress shoes, boots, sandals | Mixed categories |
| Pricing | Higher FOB per pound | Lower FOB per pound |
Mixed shoe containers: Many buyers mix paired and single shoes in a single container to balance margin with volume. We can tailor the ratio to match your market.
Best Markets for Wholesale Used Shoes
Used shoes from North America are in high demand across Africa and Latin America. Key markets include:
- West Africa — Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast
- East Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia
- Central America — Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua
- South America — Chile (Iquique ZOFRI), Ecuador, Peru
- North Africa — Tunisia, Morocco
We can mix shoes with a credential clothing or mixed rags order to optimise your container and freight costs.
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