Textile shoes with leather soles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.1 million of textile shoes with leather soles in 2024 (77 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.5 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 | $3.1M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 47 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 17 t |
Where South Africa imports textile shoes with leather soles from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), China (38%), Bulgaria (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 38% |
| Bulgaria | $105K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $37K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $31K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $27K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.7% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.63 per kg, 56% below the world average of $91.01, 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.
Textile shoes with leather soles exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of textile shoes with leather soles in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (25%), Lesotho (23%), Mozambique (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $586K | 25% |
| Lesotho | $553K | 23% |
| Mozambique | $343K | 15% |
| Botswana | $285K | 12% |
| Zambia | $132K | 5.6% |
| Namibia | $121K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $101K | 4.3% |
| France | $38K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $38K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa textile shoes with leather soles imports (HS 6404.20): 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 6404.20: Footwear: outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes with leather soles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile shoes with leather soles worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes with leather soles to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (38%) and Bulgaria (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes with leather soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.63 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $91.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile shoes with leather soles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export textile shoes with leather soles?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $698 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes with leather soles?
The HS code for textile shoes with leather soles is subheading 6404.20. 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 6404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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