Other footwear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $10.9 million of other footwear in 2024 (474 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. 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 | $10.9M | 474 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 553 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 549 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 571 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 534 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 397 t |
Where Namibia imports other footwear from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.8M | 72% |
| China | $2.1M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $581K | 5.3% |
| India | $93K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $49K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $23K | 0.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 92% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 4.1% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.00 per kg, 50% above the world average of $15.36. 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.
Other footwear exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported other footwear worth $432 thousand (13 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $322K | 74% |
| Botswana | $54K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $12K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $6K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported other footwear worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 474 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.00 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $15.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other footwear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export other footwear?
Yes. Namibia exported $432 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Botswana and the United Kingdom. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (92% of the value) and 6405.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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