Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $15.5 million (857 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.4 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 | $15.5M | 857 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 597 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 566 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 357 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Botswana imports rubber and plastic shoes from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.9M | 83% |
| China | $2.6M | 17% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.11 per kg, close to the world average of $15.24.
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 rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 857 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.11 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $15.24 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 shoes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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