Leather footwear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.2 million of leather footwear in 2024 (431 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.2M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 479 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 567 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 551 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 607 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 737 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 423 t |
Where Namibia imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.0M | 78% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $251K | 2.5% |
| India | $214K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $116K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $38K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.4% |
| United States | $28K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 46% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 24% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 14% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 9.8% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 2.7% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 1.8% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1.3% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.72 per kg, 38% below the world average of $38.02, 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.
Leather footwear exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $538 thousand of leather footwear in 2024 (13 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $336K | 63% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 8.7% |
| Norway | $38K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 4.2% |
| Angola | $14K | 2.6% |
| United States | $13K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $11K | 2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia leather footwear imports (HS 6403): 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 6403: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported leather footwear worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (13%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 777% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.72 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $38.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather footwear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export leather footwear?
Yes. Namibia exported $538 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Taiwan and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (46% of the value) and 6403.40 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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