Leather footwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.2 million of leather footwear in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.6 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 | $19.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $64.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $56.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 55% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 20% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $701K | 3.7% |
| United States | $694K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $380K | 2% |
| Cambodia | $279K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $222K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $204K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 48% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 26% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 15% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 6.9% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 3.1% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.4% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.2% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.16 per kg, 68% 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 Nigeria
Nigeria exported $254 thousand of leather footwear in 2024 (247 tonnes). Most of it went to France (19%), Niger (16%), Canada (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $47K | 19% |
| Niger | $40K | 16% |
| Canada | $28K | 11% |
| Gambia | $24K | 9.4% |
| Poland | $20K | 7.7% |
| United States | $17K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $10K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $8K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather footwear worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Italy (20%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.5 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2019 at $75.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export leather footwear?
Yes. Nigeria exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Niger and Canada. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (48% of the value) and 6403.40 (26%).
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 Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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