Nonwoven fabric imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Zambia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 973 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 969 t |
| 2020 | $581K | 178 t |
| 2019 | $570K | 194 t |
| 2018 | $455K | 170 t |
| 2017 | $529K | 142 t |
Where Zambia imports nonwoven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 67% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 22% |
| Kenya | $488K | 9.9% |
| India | $26K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 62% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 19% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 6.6% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 5% |
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 3.5% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 1.8% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 1.3% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.06, 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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported nonwoven fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $529 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 836%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5603.14 (62% of the value) and 5603.94 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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