Baby knit clothing imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported baby knit clothing worth $2.7 million (469 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 298 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 124 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 74 t |
Where Zambia imports baby knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 62% |
| South Africa | $850K | 32% |
| Bangladesh | $75K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.9% |
| Madagascar | $13K | 0.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6111
| 6111.30 | Baby synthetic knit clothing | 50% |
| 6111.90 | Baby knit clothing (other fibres) | 27% |
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, 73% below the world average of $20.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 baby knit clothing imports (HS 6111): 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 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported baby knit clothing worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby knit clothing to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Bangladesh (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $20.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of baby knit clothing to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
The HS code for baby knit clothing is heading 6111. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6111.30 (50% of the value) and 6111.90 (26%).
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