Leather footwear imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Kenya reached $13.8 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.0 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 | $13.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 60% |
| Philippines | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| India | $652K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $501K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $318K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $291K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $225K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $220K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 65% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 16% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 14% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 1.9% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 1.5% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.9% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 0.8% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 88% below the world average of $38.02, 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 footwear exports from Kenya
Exports of leather footwear by Kenya reached $4.0 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (43%), Poland (18%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 43% |
| Poland | $730K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 10% |
| Malawi | $340K | 8.5% |
| United States | $254K | 6.4% |
| Uganda | $107K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $85K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 2% |
| Rwanda | $63K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya leather footwear imports (HS 6403): 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: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported leather footwear worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the Philippines (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $38.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather footwear to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export leather footwear?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.0 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 $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (65% of the value) and 6403.91 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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