Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.1 million of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 199% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $350K | 259 t |
| 2020 | $745K | 816 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $626K | 361 t |
Where Zambia imports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 62% |
| United States | $377K | 12% |
| India | $361K | 12% |
| China | $175K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $96K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $47K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $41K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 199% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $626 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 398%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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