Footwear (other materials) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported footwear (other materials) worth $13.9 million (704 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.7 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 | $13.9M | 705 t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 994 t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 566 t |
Where South Africa exports footwear (other materials) to
One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $7.1M | 51% |
| Botswana | $3.5M | 26% |
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $666K | 4.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $346K | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $152K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $117K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $83K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $62K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.67 per kg, close to the world average of $16.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear (other materials) imports to South Africa
Imports of footwear (other materials) by South Africa reached $3.4 million in 2024 (303 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 54% |
| Italy | $558K | 17% |
| Portugal | $174K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $168K | 5% |
| Turkey | $165K | 4.9% |
| India | $69K | 2% |
| France | $47K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $46K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $46K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa footwear (other materials) exports (HS 6405.90): 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 6405.90: Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear (other materials) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported footwear (other materials) worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy footwear (other materials) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Botswana (26%) and Lesotho (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average export price of footwear (other materials) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.67 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $16.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of footwear (other materials) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import footwear (other materials)?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Portugal. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear (other materials)?
The HS code for footwear (other materials) is subheading 6405.90. 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 6405 page.
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