Brooms and brushes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brooms and brushes by Zambia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 246 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 632 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 396 t |
Where Zambia imports brooms and brushes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), China (28%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 46% |
| China | $1.1M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $176K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $153K | 4.1% |
| United States | $105K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $105K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $88K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $69K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 41% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 19% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 14% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 8.4% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 8% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 6.9% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 73% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
Brooms and brushes exports from Zambia
Exports of brooms and brushes by Zambia reached $261 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $240K | 92% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported brooms and brushes worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export brooms and brushes?
Yes. Zambia exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (41% of the value) and 9603.40 (19%).
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