Aluminium foil imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.5 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 846 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 715 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 520 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 297 t |
Where Zambia imports aluminium foil from
South Africa alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 71% |
| India | $670K | 19% |
| China | $205K | 5.8% |
| Kenya | $36K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $25K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $17K | 0.5% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 46% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 38% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.82, 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 foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported aluminium foil worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (19%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.82 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 foil to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (45% of the value) and 7607.20 (38%).
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