Rubber and plastic footwear exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $5.0 million (172 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% 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 | $5.0M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $402K | 85 t |
| 2020 | $220K | 82 t |
| 2019 | $352K | 99 t |
| 2018 | $91K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 1 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports rubber and plastic footwear to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (42%), Poland (29%), Czech Republic (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 42% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 30% |
| Czech Republic | $313K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $276K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $190K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $118K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $106K | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $105K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $88K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 6402
| 6402.91 | Rubber ankle shoes | 55% |
| 6402.99 | Rubber and plastic shoes | 43% |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear | 1.7% |
| 6402.12 | Ski boots | 0.2% |
| 6402.20 | Plastic sandals and flip-flops | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.28 per kg, 87% above the world average of $15.66. 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.
Rubber and plastic footwear imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported rubber and plastic footwear worth $2.1 million (686 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Zambia (30%), Malawi (25%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $615K | 30% |
| Malawi | $525K | 25% |
| China | $399K | 19% |
| South Africa | $151K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $138K | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $129K | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $77K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.8% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe rubber and plastic footwear exports (HS 6402): 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 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 exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported rubber and plastic footwear worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber and plastic footwear from Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Poland (29%) and the Czech Republic (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber and plastic footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.28 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber and plastic footwear from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import rubber and plastic footwear?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Malawi and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 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 Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6402.91 (55% of the value) and 6402.99 (43%).
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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