Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.3 million of leather shoes (rubber sole) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.3 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 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 710 t |
| 2021 | $525K | 137 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 594 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $470K | 31 t |
Where Uganda imports leather shoes (rubber sole) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 86% |
| India | $104K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $59K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $56K | 2.4% |
| South Sudan | $45K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.8% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 95% below the world average of $38.12, 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 shoes (rubber sole) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $842 thousand (507 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $631K | 75% |
| DR Congo | $147K | 17% |
| Kenya | $44K | 5.3% |
| Burundi | $18K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda leather shoes (rubber sole) imports (HS 6403.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather shoes (rubber sole) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (4%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $38.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather shoes (rubber sole) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. The peak was 2019 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export leather shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Uganda exported $842 thousand 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 $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. 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?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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