Leather footwear imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported leather footwear worth $6.9 million (485 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.6 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 | $6.9M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 862 t |
Where Cameroon imports leather footwear from
China alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 55% |
| France | $1.1M | 15% |
| India | $644K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $534K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $517K | 7.5% |
| United States | $151K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $37K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 43% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 23% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 19% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 9.6% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 2.9% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 2.3% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.7% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.24 per kg, 63% below the world average of $38.02, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported leather footwear worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by France (15%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.24 per kg in 2024, 63% below 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 Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (43% of the value) and 6403.91 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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