Leather shoes (rubber sole) exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $3.2 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (104 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.6 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 | $3.2M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 885 t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 800 t |
Where Ethiopia exports leather shoes (rubber sole) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Italy (22%), France (20%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 38% |
| Italy | $701K | 22% |
| France | $644K | 20% |
| Germany | $221K | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $92K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $66K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $41K | 1.3% |
| China | $38K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $36K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.81 per kg, close to the world average of $38.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports to Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $966 thousand (38 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $516K | 53% |
| Turkey | $207K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 15% |
| Spain | $31K | 3.2% |
| United States | $30K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 1.2% |
| India | $11K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia leather shoes (rubber sole) exports (HS 6403.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather shoes (rubber sole) from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (22%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $30.81 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $38.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of leather shoes (rubber sole) from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2018 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import leather shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $966 thousand 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 $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6403 page.
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 Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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