Acrylic filament tow imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $11.6 million of acrylic filament tow in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $11.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 833 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Zambia imports acrylic filament tow from
Most of the value came from South Korea (39%), South Africa (26%), United Arab Emirates (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.6M | 39% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 21% |
| China | $735K | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $266K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $245K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $190K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $127K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia acrylic filament tow imports (HS 5501.30): 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 5501.30: Fibres: synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament tow imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported acrylic filament tow worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament tow to Zambia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (21%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic filament tow to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament tow?
The HS code for acrylic filament tow is subheading 5501.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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