Carbon dioxide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported carbon dioxide worth $4.3 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
Where Zambia imports carbon dioxide from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), Malawi (25%), Tanzania (22%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 45% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 25% |
| Tanzania | $961K | 22% |
| Kenya | $315K | 7.3% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 93% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Carbon dioxide exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $598 thousand of carbon dioxide in 2024 (675 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $492K | 82% |
| DR Congo | $84K | 14% |
| South Africa | $22K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia carbon dioxide imports (HS 2811.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2811.21: Carbon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon dioxide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported carbon dioxide worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon dioxide to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Malawi (25%) and Tanzania (22%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon dioxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon dioxide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export carbon dioxide?
Yes. Zambia exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon dioxide?
The HS code for carbon dioxide is subheading 2811.21. 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 2811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Zambia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.