Synthetic filament yarn imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.8 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $5.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Zambia imports synthetic filament yarn from
South Korea alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.4M | 60% |
| China | $1.3M | 22% |
| South Africa | $686K | 12% |
| India | $309K | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 60% |
| 5402.47 | Polyester filament yarn | 20% |
| 5402.39 | Textured synthetic yarn (other) | 14% |
| 5402.19 | High-tenacity nylon yarn | 1.9% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 1.6% |
| 5402.61 | Plied nylon filament yarn | 1.2% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 0.8% |
| 5402.48 | Polypropylene filament yarn | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.52, 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 synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported synthetic filament yarn worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Zambia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (22%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.52 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 yarn to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5402.49 (60% of the value) and 5402.47 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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