Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $148.1 million (28.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $148.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $159.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $57.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $73.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $85.4M | 12.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports rubber and plastic footwear from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $137.5M | 93% |
| India | $7.4M | 5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $11K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 84% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 14% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1.8% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 66% 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 Cameroon
Cameroon exported $828 thousand of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+968% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $443K | 54% |
| Poland | $113K | 14% |
| Namibia | $101K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $73K | 8.9% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 3% |
| Canada | $22K | 2.7% |
| France | $5K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $148.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($137.5 million), followed by India (5%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.4 million in 2017 to $148.1 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $159.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.9 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Cameroon exported $828 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Poland and Namibia. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $147.3 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 Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (84% of the value) and 6402.20 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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