Other footwear imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other footwear by the DR Congo reached $4.9 million in 2024 (996 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.9M | 996 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 866 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 794 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 161 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 57% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $308K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $250K | 5.1% |
| France | $181K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $107K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $45K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $29K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 92% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 6.5% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 68% below the world average of $15.36, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other footwear worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Uganda (21%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $15.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other footwear to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 352%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (92% of the value) and 6405.10 (7%).
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