Shoe soles and heels imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $22.4 million of shoe soles and heels in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 752% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $22.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 196 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $487K | 100 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 507 t |
Where Kenya imports shoe soles and heels from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+777% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.3M | 99% |
| India | $155K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.56 per kg, 89% above the world average of $7.72. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya shoe soles and heels imports (HS 6406.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe soles and heels imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported shoe soles and heels worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 752% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe soles and heels to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by India (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.56 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe soles and heels to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20. 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 6406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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