Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $174.4 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $223.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $223.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $162.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $139.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $127.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $110.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $111.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $111.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports rubber and plastic footwear to
Most of it went to Germany (35%), Italy (22%), Slovakia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $61.1M | 35% |
| Italy | $39.0M | 22% |
| Slovakia | $19.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $18.5M | 11% |
| France | $7.8M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5.9M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 62% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 37% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.5% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 0.5% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.39 per kg, 126% above the world average of $15.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber and plastic footwear imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $10.2 million (457 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 74% |
| Turkey | $822K | 8% |
| Vietnam | $516K | 5% |
| France | $261K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $216K | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $171K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $163K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $62K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $58K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia rubber and plastic footwear exports (HS 6402): 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 6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic footwear exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $174.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber and plastic footwear from Tunisia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($61.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Slovakia (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.39 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $15.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber and plastic footwear from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $111.6 million in 2017 to $174.4 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $223.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $144.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Tunisia imported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Vietnam. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $164.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic footwear?
The HS code for rubber and plastic footwear is heading 6402. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (62% of the value) and 6402.91 (37%).
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