Amine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of amine by Zambia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 105% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 524 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 520 t |
| 2019 | $694K | 204 t |
| 2018 | $947K | 238 t |
| 2017 | $692K | 158 t |
Where Zambia imports amine from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 69% |
| China | $456K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $254K | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.8% |
| India | $15K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2921
| 2921.11 | Methylamines | 72% |
| 2921.19 | Acyclic monoamines (other) | 23% |
| 2921.22 | Hexamethylenediamine | 1.5% |
| 2921.21 | Ethylenediamine | 1.4% |
| 2921.13 | Amine-function compounds: acyclic monoamines and their derivatives, and salts thereof, 2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethylchloride hydrochloride | 1.4% |
| 2921.29 | Acyclic polyamines (other) | 0.4% |
| 2921.51 | Phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes | 0.4% |
| 2921.30 | Cyclic monoamines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.89, 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 amine imports (HS 2921): 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 2921: Amine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported amine worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply amine to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of amine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $692 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for amine?
The HS code for amine is heading 2921. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2921.11 (72% of the value) and 2921.19 (23%).
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