Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $397K | 29 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 87 t |
Where Kenya imports leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) from
The largest suppliers were Philippines (47%), Germany (17%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $1.0M | 47% |
| Germany | $374K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $191K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 7.6% |
| China | $140K | 6.4% |
| India | $78K | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $52K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $28K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.52 per kg, 25% below the world average of $37.89, 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.
Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.3 million of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (49 tonnes). Germany alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $686K | 53% |
| Poland | $361K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 6.8% |
| Canada | $85K | 6.6% |
| Rwanda | $40K | 3.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.91): 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 6403.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to Kenya?
The Philippines was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.52 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $37.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $897 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.91. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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