Packing sacks and bags imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing sacks and bags by Zambia reached $20.2 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 102% 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 | $20.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 4.9K t |
Where Zambia imports packing sacks and bags from
Namibia alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $14.2M | 70% |
| India | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $998K | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $984K | 4.9% |
| China | $818K | 4% |
| Mauritius | $126K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $107K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $62K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 65% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 28% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 3.2% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 2.1% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 1.3% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 90% above the world average of $2.73. 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.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $13.2 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (35%), Zimbabwe (28%), Malawi (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.6M | 35% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.7M | 28% |
| Malawi | $1.7M | 13% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Mozambique | $565K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $515K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $341K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $108K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $51K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported packing sacks and bags worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by India (8%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 832% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Zambia exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (65% of the value) and 6305.90 (28%).
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