Leather footwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Tanzania reached $10.4 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports leather footwear from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 63% |
| India | $1.9M | 19% |
| South Africa | $624K | 6% |
| Indonesia | $339K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $198K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $134K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $124K | 1.2% |
| United States | $104K | 1% |
| Kenya | $80K | 0.8% |
| Lesotho | $67K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 41% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 24% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 14% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 12% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 4.4% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 3.6% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1.1% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 94% below the world average of $38.02, 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.
Leather footwear exports from Tanzania
Exports of leather footwear by Tanzania reached $641 thousand in 2024 (515 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $438K | 68% |
| Malawi | $147K | 23% |
| Colombia | $11K | 1.7% |
| Burundi | $10K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $8K | 1.3% |
| France | $7K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.6% |
| Comoros | $4K | 0.6% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania leather footwear imports (HS 6403): 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: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather footwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported leather footwear worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (19%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $38.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather footwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export leather footwear?
Yes. Tanzania exported $641 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Colombia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (41% of the value) and 6403.40 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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