Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic footwear by Kenya reached $71.7 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $256.2 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 | $71.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $240.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $256.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $56.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $165.3M | 33.9K t |
| 2017 | $172.7M | 34.1K t |
Where Kenya imports rubber and plastic footwear from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.4M | 90% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $653K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $592K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $321K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $214K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $187K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $113K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $102K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 92% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 5% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1.7% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 1% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 69% below the world average of $15.66, 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $13.5 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.8M | 50% |
| Rwanda | $3.4M | 25% |
| Tanzania | $2.8M | 20% |
| Burundi | $266K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $138K | 1% |
| Malawi | $52K | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | $50K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $30K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber and plastic footwear imports (HS 6402): 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: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $71.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($64.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172.7 million in 2017 to $71.7 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $256.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $131.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Kenya exported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $58.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (92% of the value) and 6402.20 (5%).
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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