Rubber hose imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported rubber hose worth $11.0 million (942 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 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 | $11.0M | 943 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 927 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 786 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 648 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 798 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 742 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 693 t |
Where Zambia imports rubber hose from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (11%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 48% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $799K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $706K | 6.4% |
| United States | $475K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $409K | 3.7% |
| France | $220K | 2% |
| Australia | $220K | 2% |
| Poland | $213K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 27% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 23% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 15% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 12% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 8.4% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 7.9% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 5.6% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.66 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber hose exports from Zambia
Exports of rubber hose by Zambia reached $675 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $583K | 86% |
| South Africa | $48K | 7.2% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $23K | 3.3% |
| Cameroon | $11K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rubber hose worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 942 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.66 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export rubber hose?
Yes. Zambia exported $675 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4009.22 (27% of the value) and 4009.21 (23%).
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