Bed linen imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported bed linen worth $2.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 990 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 364 t |
Where Zambia imports bed linen from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (25%), India (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 49% |
| China | $680K | 26% |
| India | $280K | 11% |
| Botswana | $150K | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $149K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $50K | 1.9% |
| United States | $16K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 30% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 16% |
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 14% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 9% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 8% |
| 6302.91 | Cotton kitchen and toilet linen | 5.3% |
| 6302.99 | Kitchen linen (other) | 5% |
| 6302.21 | Printed cotton bed linen | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 69% below the world average of $7.70, 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 bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bed linen worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (25%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bed linen to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (30% of the value) and 6302.31 (16%).
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