Leather bags and cases imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.2 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $6.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 349 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 480 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 287 t |
Where Zambia imports leather bags and cases from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (38%), Ghana (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 42% |
| China | $2.4M | 38% |
| Ghana | $304K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 1.9% |
| United States | $111K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $88K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $84K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 1.2% |
| India | $56K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $54K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 28% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 16% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 14% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 13% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 9.2% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 6.8% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 6% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 88% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported leather bags and cases worth $525 thousand (48 tonnes). Thailand alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $466K | 89% |
| DR Congo | $32K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported leather bags and cases worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (38%) and Ghana (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Zambia exported $525 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the DR Congo and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (27% of the value) and 4202.92 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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