Ceramic bathroom fixtures imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported ceramic bathroom fixtures worth $3.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, 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 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Zambia imports ceramic bathroom fixtures from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 55% |
| India | $678K | 23% |
| China | $490K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6910
| 6910.90 | Ceramic sanitary fixtures (non-porcelain) | 64% |
| 6910.10 | Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.55, 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 ceramic bathroom fixtures imports (HS 6910): 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 6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic bathroom fixtures imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ceramic bathroom fixtures worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic bathroom fixtures to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (22%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic bathroom fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic bathroom fixtures to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic bathroom fixtures?
The HS code for ceramic bathroom fixtures is heading 6910. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6910.90 (63% of the value) and 6910.10 (37%).
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