Leather footwear imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Botswana reached $14.0 million in 2024 (273 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.0M | 273 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 294 t |
Where Botswana imports leather footwear from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.3M | 95% |
| India | $485K | 3.5% |
| China | $172K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $39K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 66% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 13% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 13% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 2.9% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 1.9% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1.6% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.8% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.28 per kg, 35% above the world average of $38.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana leather footwear imports (HS 6403): 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 6403: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported leather footwear worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 273 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by India (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.28 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $38.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather footwear to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (66% of the value) and 6403.40 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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