Bedding imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported bedding worth $4.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.7 million.
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 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 741 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 858 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Zambia imports bedding from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 73% |
| China | $562K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $372K | 8.7% |
| United States | $42K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 0.8% |
| India | $34K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9404
| 9404.29 | Spring mattress | 51% |
| 9404.90 | Pillow and cushion | 26% |
| 9404.10 | Mattress support | 19% |
| 9404.21 | Foam mattress | 2.4% |
| 9404.30 | Sleeping bag | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia bedding imports (HS 9404): 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 9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of bedding imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bedding worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bedding to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Zimbabwe (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of bedding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bedding to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bedding?
The HS code for bedding is heading 9404. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9404.29 (51% of the value) and 9404.90 (26%).
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