Textile-reinforced conveyor belt imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile-reinforced conveyor belt by Zambia reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 672 t |
Where Zambia imports textile-reinforced conveyor belt from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Poland (27%), Namibia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 46% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 27% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 14% |
| China | $775K | 8.7% |
| Mauritius | $169K | 1.9% |
| India | $101K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 34% above the world average of $3.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 textile-reinforced conveyor belt imports (HS 4010.12): 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 4010.12: Rubber: vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile-reinforced conveyor belt imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported textile-reinforced conveyor belt worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile-reinforced conveyor belt to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Poland (27%) and Namibia (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile-reinforced conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile-reinforced conveyor belt to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2018 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile-reinforced conveyor belt?
The HS code for textile-reinforced conveyor belt is subheading 4010.12. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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