Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $281.0 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (50.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $354.6 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 | $281.0M | 50.5K t |
| 2023 | $354.6M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $257.8M | 28.7K t |
| 2021 | $257.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $217.9M | 39.0K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 36.7K t |
| 2018 | $87.4M | 38.9K t |
| 2017 | $182.5M | 31.6K t |
Where Ghana imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $278.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $786K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $514K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $382K | 0.1% |
| United States | $194K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $190K | 0.1% |
| India | $118K | 0% |
| Brazil | $105K | 0% |
| Romania | $93K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 91% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 7.8% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.5% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.3% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, 64% 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 Ghana
Exports of rubber and plastic footwear by Ghana reached $3.7 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $3.4M | 92% |
| Uganda | $191K | 5.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $34K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $17K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $281.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($278.4 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Cote d'Ivoire (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.5 million in 2017 to $281.0 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $354.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $213.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Uganda and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $277.3 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 Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (91% of the value) and 6402.20 (8%).
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 Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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