Antifreeze imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of antifreeze in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia imports antifreeze from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 90% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.1% |
| India | $30K | 0.9% |
| United States | $28K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.4% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1.40. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 antifreeze imports (HS 3820): 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 3820: Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids.
Common questions
What is the value of antifreeze imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported antifreeze worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply antifreeze to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average import price of antifreeze per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antifreeze to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for antifreeze?
The HS code for antifreeze is heading 3820. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3820.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3820 page.
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