T-shirt and vest imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of t-shirt and vest by Zambia reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 815 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 559 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 144 t |
Where Zambia imports t-shirt and vest from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), South Africa (34%), Bangladesh (7%). Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 37% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 35% |
| Bangladesh | $448K | 7% |
| India | $420K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $232K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $219K | 3.4% |
| Madagascar | $134K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $112K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $60K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6109
| 6109.10 | Cotton knit t-shirt | 56% |
| 6109.90 | Knit t-shirt (other fibres) | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6109.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 79% below the world average of $21.32, 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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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 6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of t-shirt and vest imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported t-shirt and vest worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply t-shirt and vest to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Bangladesh (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of t-shirt and vest per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $21.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of t-shirt and vest to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for t-shirt and vest?
The HS code for t-shirt and vest is heading 6109. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6109.10 (56% of the value) and 6109.90 (44%).
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