Leather footwear exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $5.0 million of leather footwear in 2024 (188 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.0 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 | $5.0M | 188 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 143 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 908 t |
| 2018 | $47.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $38.5M | 994 t |
Where Ethiopia exports leather footwear to
Most of it went to Italy (32%), United States (25%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 32% |
| United States | $1.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $696K | 14% |
| France | $665K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $284K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $137K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $93K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $86K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $44K | 0.9% |
| China | $38K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 65% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 34% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 0.9% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 0.1% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 0% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 0% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.37 per kg, 31% 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.
Leather footwear imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $1.6 million of leather footwear in 2024 (80 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $856K | 53% |
| Turkey | $238K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 9.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $109K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $83K | 5.2% |
| United States | $80K | 5% |
| Spain | $31K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 0.7% |
| India | $11K | 0.7% |
| France | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia leather footwear exports (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 exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported leather footwear worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather footwear from Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.37 per kg in 2024, 31% 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 exports of leather footwear from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2018 at $47.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import leather footwear?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (65% of the value) and 6403.91 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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