Brake fluid imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.1 million of brake fluid in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 790 t |
Where Zambia imports brake fluid from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 95% |
| India | $74K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.30, 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 brake fluid imports (HS 3819): 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 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of brake fluid imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported brake fluid worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake fluid to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake fluid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brake fluid to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake fluid?
The HS code for brake fluid is heading 3819. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3819.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3819 page.
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