Synthetic filament fabric imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported synthetic filament fabric worth $4.7 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 530 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 680 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 631 t |
Where Zambia imports synthetic filament fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Taiwan (21%), Malawi (6%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+976% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 46% |
| Taiwan | $990K | 21% |
| Malawi | $304K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $296K | 6.2% |
| India | $287K | 6% |
| South Africa | $247K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $201K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $149K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $20K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.54 | Printed textured polyester fabric | 19% |
| 5407.52 | Textured polyester fabric (dyed) | 17% |
| 5407.20 | Synthetic strip fabric | 16% |
| 5407.94 | Polyester filament printed | 10% |
| 5407.69 | Polyester blend fabric (smooth) | 9.7% |
| 5407.61 | Smooth polyester fabric | 8.1% |
| 5407.30 | Bonded synthetic fabric | 8% |
| 5407.53 | Multi-color textured polyester fabric | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 81% below the world average of $5.62, 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.
Synthetic filament fabric exports from Zambia
Exports of synthetic filament fabric by Zambia reached $516 thousand in 2024 (205 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $512K | 99% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia synthetic filament fabric imports (HS 5407): 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 5407: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported synthetic filament fabric worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and Malawi (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic filament fabric to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2020 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export synthetic filament fabric?
Yes. Zambia exported $516 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Angola. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5407.54 (19% of the value) and 5407.52 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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