Plastic sandals and flip-flops exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic sandals and flip-flops by Kenya reached $11.1 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $24.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya exports plastic sandals and flip-flops to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.0M | 54% |
| Rwanda | $2.5M | 23% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 21% |
| Burundi | $261K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.12, 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.
Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports to Kenya
Imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (286 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 64% |
| India | $817K | 23% |
| Turkey | $248K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $157K | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | $67K | 1.9% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic sandals and flip-flops exports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic sandals and flip-flops from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Rwanda (23%) and Tanzania (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic sandals and flip-flops from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2020 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic sandals and flip-flops?
Yes. Kenya imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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