Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $25.0 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $25.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Namibia imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.9M | 52% |
| China | $10.9M | 44% |
| Italy | $536K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $167K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $122K | 0.5% |
| Cameroon | $101K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $34K | 0.1% |
| India | $31K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $31K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 82% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 9.5% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 7% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1.6% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.21 per kg, close to the world average of $15.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $507 thousand of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (15 tonnes). Germany alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $273K | 54% |
| Poland | $133K | 26% |
| South Africa | $42K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $9K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $9K | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $6K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $5K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia rubber and plastic footwear imports (HS 6402): 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: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (44%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.66 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 footwear to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Namibia exported $507 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and South Africa. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (82% of the value) and 6402.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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