Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $5.8 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 628 t |
Where Rwanda imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.4M | 59% |
| China | $2.0M | 35% |
| Tanzania | $283K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $12K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 60% |
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 35% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 4.3% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.1% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 84% 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (35%) and Tanzania (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 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 Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 6402.20 (60% of the value) and 6402.99 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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