Calcium phosphate (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported calcium phosphate (other) worth $3.2 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $990K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Zambia imports calcium phosphate (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 44% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 calcium phosphate (other) imports (HS 2835.26): 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 2835.26: Phosphates: of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium phosphate (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported calcium phosphate (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium phosphate (other) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (44%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium phosphate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium phosphate (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium phosphate (other)?
The HS code for calcium phosphate (other) is subheading 2835.26. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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