Leather shoes (low-cut) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $2.9 million of leather shoes (low-cut) in 2024 (54 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $41.4 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 | $2.9M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $41.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 366 t |
Where Nigeria imports leather shoes (low-cut) from
Most of the value came from Italy (45%), China (29%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 45% |
| China | $843K | 29% |
| Spain | $556K | 19% |
| United States | $41K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $39K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.49 per kg, 53% below the world average of $113.27, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria leather shoes (low-cut) imports (HS 6403.59): 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 6403.59: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (low-cut) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather shoes (low-cut) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (low-cut) to Nigeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (29%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (low-cut) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.49 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $113.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather shoes (low-cut) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2019 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (low-cut)?
The HS code for leather shoes (low-cut) is subheading 6403.59. 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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