Textile footwear exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of textile footwear by Zimbabwe reached $2.9 million in 2024 (59 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 million.
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 | $2.9M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 39 t |
| 2021 | $288K | 27 t |
| 2020 | $358K | 49 t |
| 2019 | $618K | 71 t |
| 2018 | $454K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $140K | 5 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports textile footwear to
Germany alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 54% |
| Poland | $516K | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $313K | 11% |
| Austria | $156K | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $78K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $52K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.3% |
| Slovenia | $35K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $27K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 56% |
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 44% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.02 per kg, 76% above the world average of $27.80. 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.
Textile footwear imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported textile footwear worth $1.4 million (168 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (29%), United Kingdom (27%), China (26%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $407K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $377K | 27% |
| China | $356K | 26% |
| Malawi | $217K | 16% |
| Turkey | $15K | 1.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe textile footwear exports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported textile footwear worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile footwear from Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Poland (18%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $49.02 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $27.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of textile footwear from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $140 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import textile footwear?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United Kingdom and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6404.11 (56% of the value) and 6404.19 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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