Leather shoes (rubber sole) exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of leather shoes (rubber sole) by Zimbabwe reached $2.7 million in 2024 (47 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 106% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 47 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $493K | 42 t |
| 2020 | $262K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $387K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $306K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $18K | 0 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports leather shoes (rubber sole) to
Most of it went to Czech Republic (32%), Germany (17%), Austria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $872K | 32% |
| Germany | $452K | 17% |
| Austria | $381K | 14% |
| Poland | $306K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $155K | 5.7% |
| Slovenia | $117K | 4.3% |
| Malawi | $105K | 3.9% |
| France | $97K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $74K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $61K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.71 per kg, 51% above the world average of $38.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather shoes (rubber sole) imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $938 thousand (64 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $558K | 60% |
| China | $280K | 30% |
| India | $71K | 7.5% |
| Malawi | $16K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe leather shoes (rubber sole) exports (HS 6403.99): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6403.99: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather shoes (rubber sole) exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported leather shoes (rubber sole) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather shoes (rubber sole) from Zimbabwe?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($872 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and Austria (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather shoes (rubber sole) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $57.71 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $38.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of leather shoes (rubber sole) from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $949 thousand a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import leather shoes (rubber sole)?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $938 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and India. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole)?
The HS code for leather shoes (rubber sole) is subheading 6403.99. 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 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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