Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.3 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (602 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $36.1 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 | $9.3M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports leather shoes (rubber sole) from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 61% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 23% |
| India | $480K | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $174K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $169K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $138K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $81K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $50K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.37 per kg, 60% below the world average of $38.12, 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 (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.99): 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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 602 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (rubber sole) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Italy (23%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.37 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $38.12 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 shoes (rubber sole) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2020 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. 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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