Furnishing textile imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnishing textile by Zambia reached $13.2 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 77% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $56.2 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 | $13.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $56.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 125.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Zambia imports furnishing textile from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (37%), China (27%), Switzerland (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.9M | 37% |
| China | $3.6M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 22% |
| Mozambique | $858K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $283K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.9% |
| India | $118K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $113K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $67K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 38% |
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 24% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 22% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 14% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 1.7% |
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 1.1% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.81, 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 furnishing textile imports (HS 6304): 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: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported furnishing textile worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnishing textile to Zambia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (27%) and Switzerland (22%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnishing textile to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $56.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6304.93 (38% of the value) and 6304.20 (24%).
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