Knit sweater imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.6 million of knit sweater in 2024 (390 tonnes). That is 41% 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 | $2.6M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $818K | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 31 t |
Where Zambia imports knit sweater from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (32%), South Africa (24%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $815K | 32% |
| South Africa | $613K | 24% |
| China | $345K | 14% |
| Turkey | $257K | 10% |
| India | $215K | 8.4% |
| Bangladesh | $187K | 7.3% |
| Madagascar | $39K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $22K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6110
| 6110.90 | Knit sweater (other fibres) | 41% |
| 6110.30 | Synthetic knit sweater | 26% |
| 6110.20 | Cotton knit sweater | 18% |
| 6110.11 | Wool knit sweater | 14% |
| 6110.19 | Fine animal hair knit sweater | 1.2% |
| 6110.12 | Cashmere knit sweater | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6110.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, 75% below the world average of $26.06, 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 knit sweater imports (HS 6110): 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 6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported knit sweater worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 222 countries worldwide. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit sweater to Zambia?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($815 thousand), followed by South Africa (24%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit sweater to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater?
The HS code for knit sweater is heading 6110. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6110.90 (41% of the value) and 6110.30 (26%).
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