Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $8.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 87% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $67.3 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 | $67.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 93% |
| Thailand | $380K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $159K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 99% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 0.7% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.3% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, 47% 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Ethiopia
Exports of rubber and plastic footwear by Ethiopia reached $205 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $158K | 77% |
| Germany | $18K | 8.6% |
| Kenya | $11K | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 3.9% |
| Guatemala | $2K | 1.2% |
| United States | $2K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Thailand (4%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $67.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.8 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Kenya. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 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 Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (99% of the value) and 6402.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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