Leather safety shoes imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $2.5 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (177 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.5M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 126 t |
Where Namibia imports leather safety shoes from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 82% |
| China | $317K | 13% |
| India | $74K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.1% |
| Albania | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.12 per kg, close to the world average of $15.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported leather safety shoes worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (13%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.12 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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