Amino alcohol imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.3 million of amino alcohol in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 million.
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 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Zambia imports amino alcohol from
Most of the value came from China (50%), South Africa (35%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 50% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 35% |
| Brazil | $422K | 9.8% |
| India | $64K | 1.5% |
| United States | $62K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $16K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2922
| 2922.41 | Lysine | 58% |
| 2922.49 | Amino acids (other) | 20% |
| 2922.42 | Glutamic acid | 6.8% |
| 2922.29 | Amino-naphthols and amino-phenols | 5.3% |
| 2922.50 | Amino-alcohol-phenols and amino-acid-phenols | 4.7% |
| 2922.11 | Monoethanolamine | 3.6% |
| 2922.12 | Diethanolamine | 0.8% |
| 2922.15 | Triethanolamine | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.47, 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 amino alcohol imports (HS 2922): 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 2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of amino alcohol imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported amino alcohol worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino alcohol to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino alcohol to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino alcohol?
The HS code for amino alcohol is heading 2922. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2922.41 (58% of the value) and 2922.49 (20%).
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