Concrete additives imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported concrete additives worth $3.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.8 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 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Zambia imports concrete additives from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 82% |
| China | $524K | 15% |
| India | $49K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported concrete additives worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (15%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete additives to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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