Shoe soles and heels imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $14.9 million of shoe soles and heels in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $77.4 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 | $14.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $56.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $77.4M | 26.5K t |
Where Nigeria imports shoe soles and heels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 99% |
| Italy | $100K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 60% below the world average of $7.72, 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 shoe soles and heels imports (HS 6406.20): 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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe soles and heels imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported shoe soles and heels worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe soles and heels to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe soles and heels to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.4 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $77.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20. 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 6406 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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