Made-up textile articles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of made-up textile articles by Zambia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $40.1 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 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 890 t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 301 t |
Where Zambia imports made-up textile articles from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), China (30%), United States (23%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $911K | 37% |
| China | $732K | 30% |
| United States | $560K | 23% |
| India | $102K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.6% |
| Venezuela | $14K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 57% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 27% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 77% below the world average of $8.99, 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 made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported made-up textile articles worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($911 thousand), followed by China (30%) and the United States (23%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $8.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2020 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (57% of the value) and 6307.20 (27%).
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