Rubber and plastic footwear imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic footwear by the Republic of the Congo reached $29.5 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $29.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 3.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports rubber and plastic footwear from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.6M | 97% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $417K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $312K | 1.1% |
| India | $86K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.1% |
| France | $20K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $12K | 0% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| Serbia | $6K | 0% |
| Togo | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 93% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 5.8% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 1.2% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 68% 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 770% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 68% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 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 the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (93% of the value) and 6402.20 (6%).
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