Women's knit clothing imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported women's knit clothing worth $3.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 million.
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 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 109 t |
Where Zambia imports women's knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 53% |
| South Africa | $972K | 26% |
| Bangladesh | $358K | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $254K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $38K | 1% |
| Madagascar | $36K | 1% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 20% |
| 6104.49 | Women's knit dress (other fibres) | 20% |
| 6104.43 | Women's synthetic knit dress | 19% |
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 9.4% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 8.7% |
| 6104.23 | Women's synthetic knit ensemble | 5.2% |
| 6104.53 | Women's synthetic knit skirt | 4.4% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 92% below the world average of $21.93, 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 knit clothing imports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported women's knit clothing worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Bangladesh (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $21.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit clothing to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6104.63 (20% of the value) and 6104.49 (19%).
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