Zapato Exports

What Zapato Exports does

Zapato Exports Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held footwear manufacturer and exporter headquartered in Agra, India, operating as a subsidiary of The Taparia Group of Companies under Chairman B. M. Taparia and Managing Director Keshav Taparia. Founded in 2011, the company manufactures finished footwear at a single Agra production facility equipped with Italian machinery and staffed by designers sourced from Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Alicante (Spain), with stated capacity of approximately 1,500 pairs per day operating to REACH environmental quality norms.

The company sells exclusively on a B2B export basis into four geographies — USA, UK, EU, and Latin America — and is positioned as a premium-quality vendor for international retail and fashion brands. It holds SA8000 social accountability certification and C-TPAT supply-chain security certification, which function as buyer-vetting prerequisites for U.S. and European importers. Its product surface is organized into four demographic collections — Men's, Ladies, Kids, and Infant — each containing roughly a dozen styles ranging from boat shoes, loafers, and brogues in Men's to boots, sneakers, ballerinas, and slip-ons in Ladies/Kids/Infant. Pricing is quote-based per B2B order specification rather than list-based, and the website deliberately displays only limited designs to protect buyer confidentiality.

Operationally, the firm pursues a focused vertical-integration strategy within footwear: design and sampling in Europe, manufacturing in India, direct export to retailers abroad. It does not operate its own retail brand, does not license, and has no disclosed R&D, marketing, or digital-commerce infrastructure beyond a static Google Sites storefront. Customer relationships, contract economics, revenue figures, and export volumes are not publicly disclosed, leaving the firm dependent on its parent group's balance sheet and the repeat-business dynamics of its export buyer base.

Name

Zapato Exports

Legal name

Zapato Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://zapatoexports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zapato Exports Pvt. Ltd. is an Agra, India-based footwear manufacturer and B2B exporter serving retail buyers in USA, UK, EU, and Latin America, operating with Italian machinery, European-sourced designers, and SA8000/C-TPAT/REACH compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Footwear Manufacturing & Export

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (424340)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Sandals, Flip-Flops & Open-Toe Footwear Manufacturing (IMAOAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Performance Footwear Manufacturing (Hiking/Trekking/Trail) (IMAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Footwear manufacturing
• Footwear export
• B2B footwear
• Italian machinery footwear
• SA8000 certified exporter

Headquarters

HQ city

Agra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Footwear Manufacturing & Export: Manufacturing and exporting finished footwear products to international markets including USA, UK, EU, and Latin America. Revenue generated from B2B export contracts with international buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Zapato Exports Pvt. Ltd. is a B2B footwear manufacturer and exporter operating from Agra, India. The company produces approximately 1,500 pairs per day using Italian manufacturing machinery and designs led by designers from Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Alicante (Spain), serving international retail buyers in the USA, UK, EU, and Latin America through four footwear collections (Men's, Ladies, Kids, Infant). The company is SA8000 and C-TPAT certified and follows REACH quality standards.

Product overview

Zapato Exports Pvt. Ltd. is a footwear manufacturing and export company belonging to The Taparia Group of Companies. The company operates as a single unified product business focused on producing high-quality footwear across four distinct collections: Men's Collection (featuring formal and casual styles like Boat Shoes, Driver Moccasins, Derby, Brogue Derby, and various sneaker styles), Ladies Collection (offering boots, Chelsea styles, and sneakers), Kids Collection (children's footwear including ankle boots, sneakers, and ballerina styles for boys and girls), and Infant Collection (baby and toddler footwear with styles like Fur Ankle Boots, Canvas Slipons, and Sandals). The company exports to USA, UK, EU, and Latin America markets since 2011, with a daily production capacity of approximately 1500 pairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Collection A comprehensive range of men's footwear including Boat Shoes, Driver Moccasins, Gibson Lace Up, Knitted Oxford, Lifestyle Casual, Hurrache Loafer, Cup Sole Sneaker, Espadrille Slip On, Brogue Derby, Derby, Saddle Slip On, and High Ankle Sneaker. Designed for international retail and fashion brand buyers.
• Ladies Collection Women's footwear collection featuring Leather Boots, Suede Boots, Studded Chelsea, High Ankle Boot, Suede Tassel, Sparkling Bright, Bling Sneaker, Low Ankle Sneaker, Floral Sneaker, Casual Slipon, and Jute Slipper. Designed for international retail and fashion brand buyers.
• Kids Collection Children's footwear range including Boys Ankle Boot, Boys Low Ankle Boot, Boys Sneakers, Boys Moccasins, Boys Velcro Strap Boot, Boys Velcro Sneakers, Girls Mid Ankle Boot, Girls Fur Ankle Boot, Girls Ballerina, Girls Long Boot, Girls Sneakers, and Girls Velcro Brogue. Designed for international retail and fashion brand buyers.
• Infant Collection Baby and toddler footwear collection including Fur Ankle Boot, Canvas Button Strap, Fur Lace Up, Fur Strap On, Leopard Strap On, Elastic Slipon, Fur Button Strap, Elastic Slip On, Sandal, Zip Boot, Canvas Slipon, and Star Print Sneaker. Designed for international retail and fashion brand buyers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Taparia Group of CompaniescoreOthersZapato Exports Pvt. Ltd. is a member of The Taparia Group of Companies, which provides corporate backing and leadership through Mr. B. M. Taparia (Chairman) and Mr. Keshav Taparia (Managing Director). The group association provides strategic direction and operational support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Farida Group: India-based footwear manufacturer producing leather and casual footwear for global brands, including export-oriented operations. Comparable on contract manufacturing for international footwear buyers from an Indian production base.
• Mirza International: India-based leather footwear manufacturer and exporter (parent of Red Tape brand) with global B2B and retail reach. Highly comparable to Zapato on India-based footwear manufacturing for international buyers, though materially larger in scale.
• Sreeleathers: Indian leather footwear manufacturer and exporter with a broad men's/women's/kids lineup. Comparable on India-based leather footwear production and export orientation.
• Action Shoes: Indian footwear manufacturer producing men's, women's, and children's shoes with both domestic and export channels. Comparable in product mix and B2B export orientation toward international buyers.
• Asian Shoes (India): India-based footwear manufacturer with men's, women's, and children's lines and an export footprint. Comparable product categories and B2B orientation to international markets.
• Paragon Industries (India): Indian footwear manufacturer with a broad portfolio across men's, women's, and kids segments. Comparable in product breadth and target customer demographics, though more weighted to domestic India distribution.
• Liberty Shoes: Indian footwear manufacturer producing men's, women's, and children's shoes with domestic and export distribution. Closely comparable product categories (men's, ladies, kids) and B2B/retail export orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Bata India: Largest footwear retailer/manufacturer in India with extensive global sourcing operations. Comparable on India-based footwear manufacturing and international supply chain know-how, but at vastly greater scale and brand reach.
• Pou Sheng International: Large-scale footwear manufacturer and retailer operating across Asia with extensive OEM/ODM capabilities for global brands. Comparable as a B2B footwear manufacturer/exporter serving international buyers, though at materially greater scale and based in Greater China.
• Relaxo Footwears: One of India's largest footwear manufacturers (brands include Relaxo, Sparx, Flite). Comparable as a broad Indian footwear incumbent, though significantly larger scale and more brand-led than Zapato's contract-manufacturing model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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