Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer worth $2.5 million (929 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $2.5M | 929 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 905 t |
| 2022 | $581K | 209 t |
| 2021 | $471K | 225 t |
| 2020 | $317K | 207 t |
| 2019 | $463K | 227 t |
| 2018 | $295K | 153 t |
| 2017 | $182K | 96 t |
Where Zambia imports ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 94% |
| United States | $93K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.57. 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 ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imports (HS 3901.30): 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 3901.30: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 929 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (4%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.57 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-vinyl acetate copolymer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $891 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is subheading 3901.30. 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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