Rubber and plastic footwear imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic footwear by the DR Congo reached $76.1 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $119.5 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 | $76.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $119.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $113.4M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $55.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 9.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber and plastic footwear from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.3M | 95% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Angola | $896K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $792K | 1% |
| South Africa | $427K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $295K | 0.4% |
| India | $118K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $18K | 0% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 84% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 15% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0.5% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.4% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 68% 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $76.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($72.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (1%) and Angola (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $76.1 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $119.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.7 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 the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (84% of the value) and 6402.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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