Leather footwear imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported leather footwear worth $3.9 million (372 tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.5 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 | $3.9M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 525 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 550 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 283 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 209 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 191 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports leather footwear from
South Africa alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 78% |
| China | $657K | 17% |
| India | $94K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $16K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6403
| 6403.40 | Leather safety shoes | 65% |
| 6403.99 | Leather shoes (rubber sole) | 24% |
| 6403.91 | Leather ankle shoes (rubber sole) | 6% |
| 6403.59 | Leather shoes (low-cut) | 2.2% |
| 6403.19 | Leather sports shoes | 1.2% |
| 6403.51 | Leather ankle boots | 1.2% |
| 6403.12 | Sports footwear: with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and… | 0.2% |
| 6403.20 | Leather sandals | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.56 per kg, 72% 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.
Leather footwear exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported leather footwear worth $3.6 million (67 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (25%), Germany (20%), Poland (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $896K | 25% |
| Germany | $710K | 20% |
| Poland | $457K | 13% |
| Austria | $404K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $169K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $122K | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $117K | 3.2% |
| Ethiopia | $109K | 3% |
| Malawi | $106K | 2.9% |
| France | $104K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported leather footwear worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather footwear to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (17%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.56 per kg in 2024, 72% 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export leather footwear?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. That compares with imports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for leather footwear?
The HS code for leather footwear is heading 6403. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6403.40 (65% of the value) and 6403.99 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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