Other footwear imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported other footwear worth $5.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% 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 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 270 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 116 t |
Where Zambia imports other footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 87% |
| South Africa | $131K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $113K | 2.1% |
| India | $105K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $76K | 1.4% |
| United States | $59K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 65% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 19% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 71% below the world average of $15.36, 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.
Other footwear exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $240 thousand of other footwear in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported other footwear worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $15.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other footwear to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export other footwear?
Yes. Zambia exported $240 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 $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (65% of the value) and 6405.20 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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