Eyeglasses imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of eyeglasses in 2024 (620 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 620 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 364 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 28 t |
Where Zambia imports eyeglasses from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Africa (16%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 47% |
| South Africa | $540K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $309K | 9.3% |
| Hong Kong | $238K | 7.2% |
| India | $120K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $110K | 3.3% |
| United States | $105K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $65K | 2% |
| Japan | $41K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 88% |
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, 92% below the world average of $64.59, 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 eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): 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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported eyeglasses worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $64.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9004.90 (88% of the value) and 9004.10 (12%).
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