Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.9 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | $5.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $784K | 81 t |
| 2018 | $445K | 111 t |
| 2017 | $379K | 23 t |
Where Zambia imports other synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 92% |
| India | $376K | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 89% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 5.6% |
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 5.1% |
| 5515.21 | Acrylic and man-made filament blend | 0% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 93% below the world average of $8.27, 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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (6%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $379 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5515.19 (89% of the value) and 5515.99 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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