Leather footwear imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported leather footwear worth $8.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.5 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 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 672 t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 241 t |
Where the DR Congo imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 60% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 15% |
| Tanzania | $438K | 5% |
| Uganda | $347K | 3.9% |
| India | $304K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $277K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $185K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $179K | 2% |
| Turkey | $104K | 1.2% |
| France | $100K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 35% |
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 33% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 13% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 12% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 4.7% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 1.5% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.9% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, 80% 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 the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported leather footwear worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Tanzania (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, 80% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6403.40 (35% of the value) and 6403.99 (33%).
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