Rubber and plastic shoes exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported rubber and plastic shoes worth $2.2 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $873K | 2.2K t |
Where Nigeria exports rubber and plastic shoes to
Togo alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.5M | 68% |
| Burkina Faso | $488K | 22% |
| Central African Republic | $107K | 4.8% |
| Benin | $87K | 3.9% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 99% below the world average of $15.24, 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 shoes imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $164.2 million (26.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $153.9M | 94% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| India | $3.4M | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $212K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $159K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $89K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $61K | 0% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria rubber and plastic shoes exports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported rubber and plastic shoes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber and plastic shoes from Nigeria?
Togo was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Burkina Faso (22%) and the Central African Republic (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber and plastic shoes from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $873 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import rubber and plastic shoes?
Yes. Nigeria imported $164.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. That compares with exports of $2.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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 6402 page.
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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