Leather safety shoes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported leather safety shoes worth $3.0 million (264 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 266 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 101 t |
Where Ghana imports leather safety shoes from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $411K | 14% |
| Italy | $203K | 6.7% |
| France | $137K | 4.6% |
| India | $127K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $58K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $31K | 1% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.45 per kg, 27% below the world average of $15.70, 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 safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported leather safety shoes worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.45 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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?
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