Acrylic resin imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic resin by Zambia reached $51.3 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $51.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $54.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 9.5K t |
Where Zambia imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were Namibia (29%), China (21%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $15.1M | 30% |
| China | $10.8M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 19% |
| South Africa | $7.1M | 14% |
| India | $3.0M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 4% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $712K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $427K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $305K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 89% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 44% above the world average of $2.18. 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.
Acrylic resin exports from Zambia
Exports of acrylic resin by Zambia reached $9.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.1M | 98% |
| Zimbabwe | $86K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $34K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): 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 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported acrylic resin worth $51.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $2.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $51.3 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2022 at $54.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export acrylic resin?
Yes. Zambia exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (89% of the value) and 3906.10 (11%).
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