Aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported aluminium alloy hollow profiles worth $2.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $458K | 293 t |
| 2020 | $476K | 143 t |
| 2019 | $492K | 148 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 185 t |
| 2017 | $300K | 104 t |
Where Zambia imports aluminium alloy hollow profiles from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 69% |
| Lebanon | $514K | 22% |
| South Africa | $80K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $54K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.5% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.85, 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 aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports (HS 7604.21): 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 7604.21: Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy hollow profiles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported aluminium alloy hollow profiles worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Lebanon (22%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy hollow profiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $300 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 669%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles?
The HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles is subheading 7604.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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