Other footwear imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.6 million of other footwear in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.4 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 711 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports other footwear from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 73% |
| India | $155K | 5.9% |
| United States | $117K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $94K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $41K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $33K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 71% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 15% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 88% below the world average of $15.36, 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.
Other footwear exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported other footwear worth $376 thousand (166 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $356K | 95% |
| France | $13K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported other footwear worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $15.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other footwear to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export other footwear?
Yes. Tanzania exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, France and Zimbabwe. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (71% of the value) and 6405.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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