Waterproof rubber boots imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.3 million of waterproof rubber boots in 2024 (277 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 277 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 230 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 257 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $766K | 77 t |
| 2018 | $970K | 81 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 119 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports waterproof rubber boots from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 99% |
| China | $24K | 1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe waterproof rubber boots imports (HS 6401.92): 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 6401.92: Footwear: waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Common questions
What is the value of waterproof rubber boots imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported waterproof rubber boots worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply waterproof rubber boots to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of waterproof rubber boots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waterproof rubber boots to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for waterproof rubber boots?
The HS code for waterproof rubber boots is subheading 6401.92. 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 6401 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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