Rubber ankle shoes exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Zimbabwe exported $2.8 million of rubber ankle shoes in 2024 (64 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 193% 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 | $2.8M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 77 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $30K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $9K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $11K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports rubber ankle shoes to
Most of it went to Germany (46%), Poland (36%), Austria (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 46% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 36% |
| Austria | $153K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $112K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $53K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $46K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $10K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.27 per kg, 148% above the world average of $17.43. 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 ankle shoes imports to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe imported $218 thousand of rubber ankle shoes in 2024 (9 tonnes). China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $183K | 84% |
| South Africa | $21K | 9.6% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.8% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe rubber ankle shoes exports (HS 6402.91): 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 6402.91: Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber ankle shoes exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported rubber ankle shoes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber ankle shoes from Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Poland (36%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber ankle shoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $43.27 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $17.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rubber ankle shoes from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $924 thousand a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import rubber ankle shoes?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and Ethiopia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber ankle shoes?
The HS code for rubber ankle shoes is subheading 6402.91. 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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