Waterproof rubber footwear imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $16.3 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $16.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports waterproof rubber footwear from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 86% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $627K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $106K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.2% |
| France | $26K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.92 | Waterproof rubber boots | 78% |
| 6401.99 | Waterproof rubber footwear (other) | 12% |
| 6401.10 | Waterproof steel-toe boots | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.50, 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 waterproof rubber footwear imports (HS 6401): 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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply waterproof rubber footwear to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waterproof rubber footwear to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6401.92 (78% of the value) and 6401.99 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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