Waterproof rubber footwear imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.1 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 832 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 996 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 855 t |
Where Nigeria imports waterproof rubber footwear from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 82% |
| Italy | $132K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $50K | 1.9% |
| India | $43K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.3% |
| United States | $32K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6401
| 6401.92 | Waterproof rubber boots | 55% |
| 6401.10 | Waterproof steel-toe boots | 27% |
| 6401.99 | Waterproof rubber footwear (other) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 65% below the world average of $7.50, 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 waterproof rubber footwear imports (HS 6401): 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 6401: Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber footwear imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported waterproof rubber footwear worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply waterproof rubber footwear to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waterproof rubber footwear to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber footwear?
The HS code for waterproof rubber footwear is heading 6401. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6401.92 (54% of the value) and 6401.10 (27%).
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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