Rubber and plastic footwear imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $7.3 million of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% on 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 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 722 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 702 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 405 t |
Where Zambia imports rubber and plastic footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 58% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 28% |
| South Korea | $603K | 8.3% |
| Singapore | $159K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 73% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 12% |
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 10% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 4.7% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 64% 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 Zambia
Zambia exported $619 thousand of rubber and plastic footwear in 2024 (209 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $615K | 99% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic footwear to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $15.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic footwear to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Zambia exported $619 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 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 Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6402.99 (73% of the value) and 6402.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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