Leather sports shoes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $32.2 million of leather sports shoes in 2024 (890 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $32.2M | 890 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 439 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 303 t |
Where South Africa imports leather sports shoes from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (38%), Indonesia (31%), China (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $12.3M | 38% |
| Indonesia | $9.9M | 31% |
| China | $4.6M | 14% |
| India | $3.2M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $900K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $469K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $296K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $60K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.17 per kg, close to the world average of $40.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather sports shoes exports from South Africa
Exports of leather sports shoes by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (23%), Botswana (23%), Lesotho (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $265K | 23% |
| Botswana | $262K | 23% |
| Lesotho | $140K | 12% |
| Namibia | $130K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $49K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $42K | 3.6% |
| Angola | $40K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $24K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa leather sports shoes imports (HS 6403.19): 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 6403.19: Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather sports shoes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported leather sports shoes worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 890 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather sports shoes to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather sports shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.17 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $40.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather sports shoes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export leather sports shoes?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather sports shoes?
The HS code for leather sports shoes is subheading 6403.19. 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 6403 page.
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