Furniture imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture by Zambia reached $21.4 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.6 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 | $21.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 6.8K t |
Where Zambia imports furniture from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.8M | 50% |
| China | $6.9M | 33% |
| Zimbabwe | $552K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $520K | 2.4% |
| United States | $347K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $281K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $251K | 1.2% |
| India | $202K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $201K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $172K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 25% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 20% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 12% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 11% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 9.9% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 7.9% |
| 9403.40 | Wooden kitchen furniture | 6.6% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.52, 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.
Furniture exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $821 thousand of furniture in 2024 (259 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $434K | 53% |
| DR Congo | $208K | 25% |
| South Africa | $44K | 5.4% |
| Malawi | $37K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 2.9% |
| Botswana | $20K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 1.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.8% |
| China | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported furniture worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Zimbabwe (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export furniture?
Yes. Zambia exported $821 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9403.60 (25% of the value) and 9403.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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