Leather safety shoes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather safety shoes by Zambia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (292 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $2.9M | 292 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 306 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 100 t |
Where Zambia imports leather safety shoes from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 61% |
| China | $875K | 30% |
| India | $186K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 per kg, 37% below the world average of $15.70, 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 safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported leather safety shoes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 292 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (30%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $15.70 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 safety shoes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. 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.
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