Toys and dolls imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported toys and dolls worth $3.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 682 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 871 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 236 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 755 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 498 t |
Where Zambia imports toys and dolls from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 53% |
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| Thailand | $32K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 1% |
| United States | $27K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $13K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 78% below the world average of $12.50, 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 toys and dolls imports (HS 9503): 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 9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of toys and dolls imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported toys and dolls worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply toys and dolls to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (39%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of toys and dolls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $12.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toys and dolls to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for toys and dolls?
The HS code for toys and dolls is heading 9503. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9503.00. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9503 page.
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