Leather footwear imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather footwear by Uganda reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.8 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 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 985 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 746 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 173 t |
Where Uganda imports leather footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 70% |
| Turkey | $778K | 13% |
| India | $395K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $107K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $93K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $62K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $45K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $37K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 39% |
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 39% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 18% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1.8% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 1.6% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.4% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 0.2% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 90% 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 Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported leather footwear worth $1.1 million (588 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported leather footwear worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $38.02 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 footwear to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2018 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export leather footwear?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6403.91 (39% of the value) and 6403.99 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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