Blanket imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported blanket worth $2.2 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 779 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 914 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 667 t |
Where Zambia imports blanket from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 65% |
| South Africa | $261K | 12% |
| Kenya | $183K | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $94K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $64K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 1.6% |
| India | $30K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 0.6% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6301
| 6301.90 | Blankets (other fibres) | 70% |
| 6301.40 | Synthetic fibre blankets | 16% |
| 6301.30 | Cotton blankets | 12% |
| 6301.20 | Wool blankets | 1.9% |
| 6301.10 | Electric blankets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 84% below the world average of $5.46, 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 blanket imports (HS 6301): 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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of blanket imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported blanket worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply blanket to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of blanket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $5.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blanket to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for blanket?
The HS code for blanket is heading 6301. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6301.90 (70% of the value) and 6301.40 (16%).
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