Packing sacks (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.6 million of packing sacks (other) in 2024 (525 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 1059% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $5.6M | 525 t |
| 2023 | $485K | 426 t |
| 2022 | $572K | 412 t |
| 2021 | $388K | 363 t |
| 2020 | $206K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $374K | 88 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 308 t |
| 2017 | $801K | 168 t |
Where Zambia imports packing sacks (other) from
Namibia alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.0M | 89% |
| China | $260K | 4.6% |
| India | $150K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $72K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $62K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.71 per kg, 142% above the world average of $4.43. 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 (other) exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported packing sacks (other) worth $252 thousand (92 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (45%), DR Congo (31%), Tanzania (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $114K | 45% |
| DR Congo | $78K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia packing sacks (other) imports (HS 6305.90): 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 6305.90: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials).
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported packing sacks (other) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 525 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply packing sacks (other) to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.71 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $801 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 602%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export packing sacks (other)?
Yes. Zambia exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks (other)?
The HS code for packing sacks (other) is subheading 6305.90. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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