Diagnostic reagent imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $75.7 million of diagnostic reagent in 2024 (956 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $75.7M | 956 t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $57.6M | 868 t |
| 2020 | $71.0M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $60.5M | 724 t |
| 2017 | $41.7M | 394 t |
Where Zambia imports diagnostic reagent from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (17%), South Korea (16%), Germany (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $13.2M | 18% |
| South Korea | $12.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 15% |
| South Africa | $8.0M | 11% |
| India | $6.5M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 6% |
| France | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| United States | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $79.20 per kg, close to the world average of $85.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported diagnostic reagent worth $75.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 956 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to Zambia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $79.20 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.7 million in 2017 to $75.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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