Coke imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coke by Zambia reached $20.4 million in 2024 (97.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $20.4M | 97.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 103.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 93.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 105.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 11.6K t |
Where Zambia imports coke from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $19.9M | 98% |
| Mozambique | $258K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $201K | 1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.30, 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.
Coke exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $5.0 million of coke in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.0M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia coke imports (HS 2704): 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 2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of coke imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coke worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply coke to Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Mozambique (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coke to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2022 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export coke?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coke?
The HS code for coke is heading 2704. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2704.00. 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 2704 page.
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