Footwear parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.1 million of footwear parts in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $9.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports footwear parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 95% |
| India | $241K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $76K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $22K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6406
| 6406.10 | Footwear uppers | 43% |
| 6406.90 | Footwear components (other) | 40% |
| 6406.20 | Shoe soles and heels | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 88% below the world average of $11.42, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania footwear parts imports (HS 6406): 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 6406: Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, le.g.ings and similar articles, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported footwear parts worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $11.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear parts?
The HS code for footwear parts is heading 6406. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6406.10 (43% of the value) and 6406.90 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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