Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $48.8 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $89.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.8M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $68.3M | 45.9K t |
| 2022 | $89.5M | 45.8K t |
| 2021 | $55.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.9M | 39.3K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 41.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 7.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports rubber and plastic footwear to
The largest buyer markets were Guinea (43%), Burkina Faso (19%), Togo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 99% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.2% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 90% 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 imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $24.3 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.7M | 73% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 11% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $845K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $786K | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $327K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $292K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $146K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $69K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $62K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire rubber and plastic footwear exports (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 exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $48.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber and plastic footwear from Cote d'Ivoire?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Burkina Faso (19%) and Togo (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 90% 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 exports of rubber and plastic footwear from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $48.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $89.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $24.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.5 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 Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (99% of the value) and 6402.19 (1%).
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 Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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