Men's clothing imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $8.5 million of men's clothing in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 30% 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 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 946 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 201 t |
Where Zambia imports men's clothing from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (38%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 40% |
| China | $3.2M | 38% |
| Turkey | $344K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $325K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $216K | 2.5% |
| India | $196K | 2.3% |
| Madagascar | $169K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $154K | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $118K | 1.4% |
| United States | $95K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 38% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 9.4% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 8.3% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 7.3% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 7.2% |
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 6% |
| 6203.19 | Men's suits (other materials) | 5.3% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, 78% below the world average of $26.60, 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 men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported men's clothing worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (38%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's clothing to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (38% of the value) and 6203.12 (9%).
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