Aluminium ingots exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported aluminium ingots worth $9.7 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 973 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 922 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 718 t |
| 2017 | $346K | 257 t |
Where Zambia exports aluminium ingots to
The largest buyer markets were India (44%), China (28%), United Arab Emirates (24%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.3M | 44% |
| China | $2.7M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $326K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $86K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 82% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.57, 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 ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported aluminium ingots worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Zambia?
India was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (24%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $346 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (82% of the value) and 7601.10 (18%).
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