Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $13.2 million of rubber and plastic shoes in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 89% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $121.4 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 | $13.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $121.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports rubber and plastic shoes from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 83% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $766K | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $113K | 0.9% |
| India | $90K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $86K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $36K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $34K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 85% below the world average of $15.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $15.24 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 shoes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $121.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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.
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