Sports equipment imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports equipment by Zambia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (785 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $3.0M | 785 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 796 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 833 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 481 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 620 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 431 t |
Where Zambia imports sports equipment from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (37%), United Kingdom (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 47% |
| China | $1.1M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.3% |
| India | $53K | 1.8% |
| United States | $46K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $42K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $21K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 40% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 28% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 20% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 2.3% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 1.9% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.6% |
| 9506.31 | Golf club | 1.6% |
| 9506.32 | Golf ball | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 56% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sports equipment worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (37%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (40% of the value) and 9506.99 (28%).
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