Other footwear imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other footwear by Kenya reached $9.3 million in 2024 (498 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $9.3M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 508 t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 455 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 660 t |
Where Kenya imports other footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 92% |
| Canada | $309K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $60K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.4% |
| United States | $34K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 0.3% |
| India | $32K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 86% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 13% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.61 per kg, 21% above the world average of $15.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other footwear exports from Kenya
Exports of other footwear by Kenya reached $713 thousand in 2024 (396 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $363K | 51% |
| Uganda | $168K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $94K | 13% |
| Malawi | $62K | 8.6% |
| Gambia | $6K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other footwear worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Canada (3%) and Jordan (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.61 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $15.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other footwear to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export other footwear?
Yes. Kenya exported $713 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (86% of the value) and 6405.20 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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