diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/importer.py b/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/importer.py
index 0b983d0be9..e1fc02d072 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/importer.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/importer.py
@@ -690,7 +690,7 @@ class Row:
 		df = col.df
 		if df.fieldtype == "Select":
 			select_options = get_select_options(df)
-			if select_options and value not in select_options:
+			if select_options and cstr(value) not in select_options:
 				options_string = ", ".join(frappe.bold(d) for d in select_options)
 				msg = _("Value must be one of {0}").format(options_string)
 				self.warnings.append(