Metal-reinforced rubber hose imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported metal-reinforced rubber hose worth $2.5 million (259 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.5M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 305 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 243 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 264 t |
Where Zambia imports metal-reinforced rubber hose from
South Africa alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 64% |
| China | $575K | 23% |
| Poland | $130K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $41K | 1.6% |
| United States | $36K | 1.4% |
| India | $19K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.81 per kg, 87% above the world average of $5.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 metal-reinforced rubber hose imports (HS 4009.21): 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 4009.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced rubber hose imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported metal-reinforced rubber hose worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal-reinforced rubber hose to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal-reinforced rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $5.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal-reinforced rubber hose to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose?
The HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose is subheading 4009.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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