Aluminium rods imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported aluminium rods worth $6.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 871 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 956 t |
Where Zambia imports aluminium rods from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (26%), Tanzania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 46% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $708K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $530K | 8.5% |
| India | $124K | 2% |
| Greece | $108K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $63K | 1% |
| Brazil | $54K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 54% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 37% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.88, 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 aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported aluminium rods worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Tanzania (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (54% of the value) and 7604.21 (37%).
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