Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $31.5 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $60.4 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 | $31.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $43.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $60.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2017 | $57.0M | 8.8K t |
Where Uganda imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.0M | 67% |
| Kenya | $6.8M | 21% |
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 8% |
| Ghana | $191K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $166K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $155K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $149K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $142K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $95K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 70% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 29% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 1% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 0.5% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 86% below the world average of $15.66, 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Uganda
Exports of rubber and plastic footwear by Uganda reached $1.4 million in 2024 (914 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 55% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda rubber and plastic footwear imports (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 imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.0 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $60.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 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 Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (70% of the value) and 6402.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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