Wooden office furniture imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported wooden office furniture worth $2.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 515 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 445 t |
Where Zambia imports wooden office furniture from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 61% |
| China | $876K | 36% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.77, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia wooden office furniture imports (HS 9403.30): 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 9403.30: Furniture: wooden, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden office furniture imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported wooden office furniture worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden office furniture to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (36%) and Zimbabwe (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden office furniture to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden office furniture?
The HS code for wooden office furniture is subheading 9403.30. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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