Knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $2.8 million (460 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 460 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 697 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 639 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 54 t |
Where Zambia imports knit t-shirt (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (36%), India (4%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 47% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 36% |
| India | $102K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $99K | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $73K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $43K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $37K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $34K | 1.2% |
| Madagascar | $24K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, 74% below the world average of $23.45, 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 knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6109.90): 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 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit t-shirt (other fibres) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $23.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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