Cotton furnishing textiles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton furnishing textiles by Zambia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 92% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.0 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 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $568K | 285 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 271 t |
| 2019 | $952K | 77 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports cotton furnishing textiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 58% |
| Mozambique | $858K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 2.6% |
| India | $71K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $47K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 82% below the world average of $11.76, 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 cotton furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.92): 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 6304.92: Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton furnishing textiles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton furnishing textiles to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Mozambique (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $11.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton furnishing textiles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton furnishing textiles?
The HS code for cotton furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.92. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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