Women's clothing imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported women's clothing worth $3.8 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. 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 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 132 t |
Where Zambia imports women's clothing from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), China (31%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 38% |
| China | $1.2M | 31% |
| Turkey | $430K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $244K | 6.4% |
| India | $113K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $82K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $75K | 2% |
| Madagascar | $70K | 1.9% |
| Lesotho | $43K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 19% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 16% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 8.4% |
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 7.5% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 7.3% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 6.2% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 4.9% |
| 6204.13 | Synthetic women's suits | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 92% below the world average of $29.26, 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 women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported women's clothing worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (31%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's clothing to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (19% of the value) and 6204.43 (16%).
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