Ethyl alcohol imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethyl alcohol by Zambia reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.0 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 | $6.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 18.2K t |
Where Zambia imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), India (25%), Malawi (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 38% |
| India | $1.6M | 25% |
| Malawi | $903K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $630K | 9.8% |
| Eswatini | $461K | 7.2% |
| Uganda | $371K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 97% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.97. 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.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Zambia
Exports of ethyl alcohol by Zambia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.0M | 52% |
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 30% |
| Tanzania | $555K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $112K | 2.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $64K | 1.6% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
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The shipment records behind Zambia ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ethyl alcohol worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (25%) and Malawi (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (97% of the value) and 2207.20 (3%).
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