Leather safety shoes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.5 million of leather safety shoes in 2024 (410 tonnes). That is 12% less 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 | $2.5M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 397 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 195 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 122 t |
Where Tanzania imports leather safety shoes from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (16%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 44% |
| India | $403K | 16% |
| South Africa | $390K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $325K | 13% |
| Turkey | $101K | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $59K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $54K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 62% below the world average of $15.70, 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 leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported leather safety shoes worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (16%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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