Engineering plastic imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $47.3 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (34.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.6 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 | $47.3M | 34.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 35.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 23.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 14.0K t |
Where Zambia imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.2M | 60% |
| South Africa | $6.4M | 14% |
| Oman | $3.7M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $661K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $659K | 1.4% |
| India | $546K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 45% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 12% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 12% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 8.5% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 7.8% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 7.6% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 6% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Zambia
Exports of engineering plastic by Zambia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 69% |
| DR Congo | $493K | 28% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $16K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported engineering plastic worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Oman (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $47.3 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (45% of the value) and 3907.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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