Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $35.1 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $190.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $36.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $92.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $190.4M | 34.5K t |
Where Angola imports rubber and plastic footwear from
Most of the value came from Brazil (50%), China (42%), Portugal (3%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $17.5M | 50% |
| China | $14.8M | 42% |
| Portugal | $911K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $802K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $650K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.2% |
| United States | $52K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 54% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 39% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 5.7% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 1.5% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 79% below the world average of $15.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Angola
Exports of rubber and plastic footwear by Angola reached $967 thousand in 2024 (888 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $896K | 93% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $37K | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $13K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $12K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola rubber and plastic footwear imports (HS 6402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Angola?
Angola imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Angola?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by China (42%) and Portugal (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.4 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $190.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Angola exported $967 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Sao Tome and Principe and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (54% of the value) and 6402.20 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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