Leather footwear imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported leather footwear worth $10.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 231 t |
Where Zambia imports leather footwear from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), China (42%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 46% |
| China | $4.2M | 42% |
| India | $743K | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $81K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $79K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $37K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.3% |
| United States | $30K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 36% |
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 29% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 13% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 9.9% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 5.2% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 5.1% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 1.2% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 88% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported leather footwear worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (42%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $38.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather footwear to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6403.99 (36% of the value) and 6403.40 (29%).
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