Footwear (other materials) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported footwear (other materials) worth $3.5 million (102 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.5M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 100 t |
Where Zambia imports footwear (other materials) from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 89% |
| Canada | $113K | 3.2% |
| India | $47K | 1.3% |
| United States | $44K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 1% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $17K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.73 per kg, 111% above the world average of $16.43. 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.
Footwear (other materials) exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $234 thousand of footwear (other materials) in 2024 (14 tonnes). Malawi alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
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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 6405.90: Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear (other materials) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported footwear (other materials) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear (other materials) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Canada (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.73 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $16.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear (other materials) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export footwear (other materials)?
Yes. Zambia exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and Sweden. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear (other materials)?
The HS code for footwear (other materials) is subheading 6405.90. 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 6405 page.
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