Waterproof rubber footwear exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of waterproof rubber footwear by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.4 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 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $727K | 340 t |
Where Kenya exports waterproof rubber footwear to
Most of it went to Rwanda (47%), Uganda (43%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 47% |
| Uganda | $1.2M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $202K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $72K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.92 | Waterproof rubber boots | 96% |
| 6401.10 | Waterproof steel-toe boots | 4.2% |
| 6401.99 | Waterproof rubber footwear (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 75% below the world average of $7.50, 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.
Waterproof rubber footwear imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $500 thousand of waterproof rubber footwear in 2024 (104 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $306K | 61% |
| South Africa | $61K | 12% |
| India | $31K | 6.3% |
| Australia | $27K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $24K | 4.7% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya waterproof rubber footwear exports (HS 6401): 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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy waterproof rubber footwear from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Uganda (43%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average export price of waterproof rubber footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of waterproof rubber footwear from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $727 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import waterproof rubber footwear?
Yes. Kenya imported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6401.92 (96% of the value) and 6401.10 (4%).
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