Synthetic furnishing textiles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.0 million of synthetic furnishing textiles in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 1963% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $240K | 24 t |
| 2022 | $210K | 64 t |
| 2021 | $290K | 95 t |
| 2020 | $200K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $228K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $876K | 70 t |
| 2017 | $111K | 12 t |
Where Zambia imports synthetic furnishing textiles from
Pakistan alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.8M | 97% |
| China | $103K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.52, 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 furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.93): 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 6304.93: Furnishing articles: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic furnishing textiles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported synthetic furnishing textiles worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply synthetic furnishing textiles to Zambia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic furnishing textiles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $889 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic furnishing textiles?
The HS code for synthetic furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.93. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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