Other footwear exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $16.6 million of other footwear in 2024 (838 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.5 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 | $16.6M | 838 t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 816 t |
Where South Africa exports other footwear to
Most of it went to Namibia (47%), Botswana (25%), Lesotho (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $7.8M | 47% |
| Botswana | $4.1M | 25% |
| Lesotho | $2.0M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $464K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $162K | 1% |
| Zambia | $131K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $117K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $97K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $85K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 84% |
| 6405.10 | Footwear: with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 9.9% |
| 6405.20 | Footwear: with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 64 | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.79 per kg, 29% above the world average of $15.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other footwear imports to South Africa
Imports of other footwear by South Africa reached $9.8 million in 2024 (762 tonnes). China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 75% |
| Italy | $762K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $430K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $223K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $211K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $105K | 1.1% |
| India | $90K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $82K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $62K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other footwear worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 838 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy other footwear from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Botswana (25%) and Lesotho (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.79 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $15.36 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of other footwear from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $31.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import other footwear?
Yes. South Africa imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (84% of the value) and 6405.10 (10%). 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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