Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic shoes by Cameroon reached $124.2 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $124.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $146.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $44.5M | 7.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports rubber and plastic shoes from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $119.1M | 96% |
| India | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $51K | 0% |
| Italy | $38K | 0% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 65% below the world average of $15.24, 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 shoes exports from Cameroon
Exports of rubber and plastic shoes by Cameroon reached $478 thousand in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $292K | 61% |
| Namibia | $99K | 21% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $23K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $22K | 4.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $124.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($119.1 million), followed by India (2%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.5 million in 2017 to $124.2 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $146.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.3 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. Cameroon exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Namibia and Switzerland. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $123.7 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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