Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $175.0 million (27.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $604.4 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 | $175.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2023 | $241.4M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $604.4M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $508.3M | 61.5K t |
| 2020 | $317.5M | 51.1K t |
| 2019 | $375.6M | 66.3K t |
| 2018 | $264.0M | 64.9K t |
| 2017 | $251.3M | 42.8K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $162.9M | 93% |
| India | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $347K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $180K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $178K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $69K | 0% |
| Germany | $64K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 94% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 4.1% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1.5% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 0.5% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 per kg, 60% below the world average of $15.66, 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $3.3 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (46%), Burkina Faso (27%), Niger (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.5M | 46% |
| Burkina Faso | $881K | 27% |
| Niger | $622K | 19% |
| Central African Republic | $107K | 3.2% |
| Benin | $104K | 3.1% |
| Mali | $41K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $175.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($162.9 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.3 million in 2017 to $175.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $604.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $342.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $171.7 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 Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (94% of the value) and 6402.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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