Used trainers
Grade A sports and casual trainers, the highest-demand footwear category in most African markets.
Africa
Wholesale Shoes from Europe to Africa
Footwear-focused importers buy sorted European shoes and trainers by bale, pallet and container.
Supplying this market from Europe
Footwear is a separate trade from clothing, with its own grading language, packing methods and duty treatment. Importers who focus on shoes need consistency in pairing, sole condition and size spread far more than they need volume, because a bale of unsellable singles destroys the margin on an entire load.
We supply sorted European footwear to African importers by bale, pallet and container: Grade A used trainers, men's and women's casual and formal shoes, sandals, work shoes and children's footwear. Sorting can be weighted towards the categories your market actually absorbs, for example trainers and sandals for urban open markets, work shoes for industrial areas.
Footwear is often classified differently from clothing for customs purposes, and duty may be charged per kilogram or per pair. That classification should be confirmed before loading so your landed cost calculation holds.
- Strongest categories
- Grade A trainers, sandals, men's and women's shoes, work shoes
- Typical order
- Footwear bales or pallets, scaling to 20ft and 40ft containers
- Sorting options
- Paired or bundled, weighted by segment and style
- Languages
- English and French
Most requested products
Grade A used trainers, men's and women's shoes, sandals, work shoes and children's footwear.
Routes and ports
Consolidated footwear loads from European warehouses to West and East African ports.
Who buys from us here
Footwear market traders, shoe retailers and mixed-goods importers.
Language support
English and French support for footwear buyers.
Categories in demand
What buyers in Africa order most
Selections are built around what actually resells in this market. Open a category to see how it is prepared, then add your requirements to a quote request.
Sandals and open footwear
Warm-climate footwear for men, women and children.
Work and formal shoes
Safety, work and formal shoes for industrial and office demand.
Children's footwear
Children's shoes sorted by age band and season.
Ports, routes and indicative transit times
Transit times are indicative only and depend on the carrier, sailing schedule, transhipment and clearance at destination.
Tema
- Country
- Ghana
- Transit
- Approx. 3-4 weeks
- Notes
- Strong footwear resale market and clearing network.
Lomé
- Country
- Togo
- Transit
- Approx. 3-4 weeks
- Notes
- Distribution point for inland West Africa.
Apapa / Lagos
- Country
- Nigeria
- Transit
- Approx. 3-4 weeks
- Notes
- Confirm footwear classification and eligibility before loading.
Mombasa
- Country
- Kenya
- Transit
- Approx. 4-5 weeks
- Notes
- Per-kilogram and ad valorem duty options may apply.
| Port or route | Country | Indicative transit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tema | Ghana | Approx. 3-4 weeks | Strong footwear resale market and clearing network. |
| Lomé | Togo | Approx. 3-4 weeks | Distribution point for inland West Africa. |
| Apapa / Lagos | Nigeria | Approx. 3-4 weeks | Confirm footwear classification and eligibility before loading. |
| Mombasa | Kenya | Approx. 4-5 weeks | Per-kilogram and ad valorem duty options may apply. |
Need to work out how much stock fits your budget and space? Use the container calculator or read the shipping and Incoterms guide.
Order formats for this region
Choose the volume that matches your market and cash flow. Capacity is confirmed with each quotation.
Compressed bale
Single-category bales for buyers testing a new line or topping up an existing order. Weight per bale is stated in the quotation.
Mixed pallet
Palletised and stretch-wrapped lots sorted by style, season or segment. Suits smaller importers and online resellers.
20ft container
A first full container for regional wholesalers. Capacity depends on packing density, stacking and payload limits, and is confirmed with each quotation.
40ft container
The standard format for established importers moving repeat volume. Loading plan and manifest are agreed before dispatch.
Inspection video
How your order is checked before it ships
Before a Africa order is loaded, the prepared lot is checked, documented and photographed. Watch a representative view of selection, palletising and export handling.
This video is representative of our process. Current-lot photos and video for your own order are shared with the offer where available.
See the full photo and video galleryHow an order to Africa works
1. Send your requirements
Product categories, quality, quantity, packing and destination port.
2. Receive a written quotation
Grades, quantities, packing, Incoterm and validity are stated in writing, nothing is implied.
3. Confirm and reserve
Stock is reserved against the pro forma invoice and agreed payment terms.
4. Inspect before loading
Photos or video of the prepared lot, or a third-party or in-person inspection where arranged.
5. Pack, load and document
Palletising or baling, container stuffing, packing list, invoice and transport documents.
Full detail is on the how it works page.
Stock prepared for Africa
Representative photos of products, preparation and loading. Click any image for a larger view.
Import rules for this region
Footwear may be treated differently from clothing for duty and inspection purposes. Confirm classification and permits before shipment.
- Footwear may be classified and taxed differently from clothing, including per-kilogram tariffs in some countries.
- Some destinations restrict used footwear specifically, even where used clothing is permitted.
- Pre-shipment inspection or conformity documents may be required for footwear consignments.
- Classification, permits and duty basis are confirmed for your destination before shipment.
We do not promise delivery to any destination before checking eligibility. Final responsibilities are stated in the quotation and sales agreement.
Brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. EuroWear Export is an independent wholesaler and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands displayed. Branded stock is subject to availability and authenticity verification.
Africa buyer questions
Straight answers to the questions importers in this market ask most.
More answers are on the FAQ page, or contact us with a specific question.
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