Swimwear and activewear imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.4 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (363 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 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 | $4.4M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 581 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 70 t |
Where Zambia imports swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), Tanzania (22%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $945K | 22% |
| China | $773K | 18% |
| Turkey | $251K | 5.8% |
| India | $138K | 3.2% |
| United States | $103K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $72K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $43K | 1% |
| Sweden | $31K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 30% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 29% |
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 21% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 10% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 3% |
| 6211.20 | Ski suits | 2.3% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 2.2% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 55% below the world average of $26.92, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported swimwear and activewear worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Tanzania (22%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6211.33 (30% of the value) and 6211.43 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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