Technical textile imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.7 million of technical textile in 2024 (246 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.7M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 248 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 77 t |
Where Zambia imports technical textile from
South Africa alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 51% |
| China | $621K | 23% |
| Germany | $359K | 13% |
| India | $138K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $69K | 2.6% |
| Panama | $50K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $11K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 88% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 4.8% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 4.6% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 1.4% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 0.9% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.94 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.14, 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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The shipment records behind Zambia technical textile imports (HS 5911): 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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported technical textile worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.94 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (88% of the value) and 5911.10 (5%).
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