Footwear components (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear components (other) by Kenya reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 839 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 397 t |
| 2019 | $765K | 280 t |
| 2018 | $725K | 311 t |
| 2017 | $680K | 237 t |
Where Kenya imports footwear components (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 88% |
| India | $431K | 8% |
| France | $113K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $9K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 64% below the world average of $9.25, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya footwear components (other) imports (HS 6406.90): 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 6406.90: Footwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear components (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported footwear components (other) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear components (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (8%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear components (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear components (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $680 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 689%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear components (other)?
The HS code for footwear components (other) is subheading 6406.90. 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?
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