Shoe soles and heels imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shoe soles and heels by Ethiopia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (822 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $2.7M | 822 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 596 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 377 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.72, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia shoe soles and heels imports (HS 6406.20): 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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe soles and heels imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported shoe soles and heels worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 822 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe soles and heels to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Denmark (7%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe soles and heels to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20. 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 6406 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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