Rubber and plastic shoes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $5.4 million (990 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.2 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 | $5.4M | 990 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 501 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 301 t |
Where Zambia imports rubber and plastic shoes from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 27% |
| South Korea | $603K | 11% |
| Singapore | $135K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $62K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $27K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 65% below the world average of $15.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia rubber and plastic shoes imports (HS 6402.99): 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 6402.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic shoes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rubber and plastic shoes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 990 tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic shoes to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic shoes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic shoes?
The HS code for rubber and plastic shoes is subheading 6402.99. 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 6402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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