Leather footwear imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported leather footwear worth $12.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.0 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 | $12.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 875 t |
Where Ghana imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 12% |
| France | $302K | 2.5% |
| United States | $265K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $199K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $192K | 1.6% |
| India | $182K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $106K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 37% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 25% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 17% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 10% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 10% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.2% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.06 per kg, 84% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana leather footwear imports (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 imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported leather footwear worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.06 per kg in 2024, 84% 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 imports of leather footwear to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (37% of the value) and 6403.40 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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