Felt imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of felt by Zambia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $7.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $515K | 430 t |
| 2020 | $69K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $27K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $204K | 60 t |
Where Zambia imports felt from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 99% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5602
| 5602.10 | Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric | 100% |
| 5602.90 | Coated or laminated felt | 0.5% |
| 5602.29 | Felt (non-wool) | 0.1% |
| 5602.21 | Wool felt | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.08, 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 felt imports (HS 5602): 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 5602: Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of felt imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported felt worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of felt to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $204 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt?
The HS code for felt is heading 5602. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5602.10 (99% of the value) and 5602.90 (0%).
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