Bitumen imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported bitumen worth $23.9 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 301% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $23.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 16.2K t |
Where Zambia imports bitumen from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.0M | 83% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $155K | 0.7% |
| China | $66K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $59K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 220% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Bitumen exports from Zambia
Exports of bitumen by Zambia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 97% |
| Zimbabwe | $68K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bitumen worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 301% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (8%) and Iraq (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 220% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export bitumen?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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