Technical textile (other articles) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical textile (other articles) by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.4M | 188 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $919K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 58 t |
Where Zambia imports technical textile (other articles) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 51% |
| China | $537K | 23% |
| Germany | $359K | 15% |
| India | $134K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $61K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $9K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.68 per kg, close to the world average of $11.43.
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 (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported technical textile (other articles) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.68 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $11.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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