Artificial graphite imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial graphite by Zambia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.6 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 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 4.8K t |
Where Zambia imports artificial graphite from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), China (27%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 42% |
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| India | $854K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $442K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $136K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $135K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $44K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3801
| 3801.30 | Graphite paste | 96% |
| 3801.90 | Graphite block | 3.7% |
| 3801.10 | Graphite: artificial | 0% |
| 3801.20 | Colloidal graphite | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.20, 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 artificial graphite imports (HS 3801): 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 3801: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial graphite imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported artificial graphite worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial graphite to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (27%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial graphite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial graphite to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial graphite?
The HS code for artificial graphite is heading 3801. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3801.30 (96% of the value) and 3801.90 (4%).
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