Exercise books imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of exercise books by Zambia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 755 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports exercise books from
India alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 59% |
| South Africa | $826K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $308K | 9.2% |
| China | $120K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $36K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exercise books exports from Zambia
Exports of exercise books by Zambia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 100% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported exercise books worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Tanzania (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of exercise books to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export exercise books?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and the Czech Republic. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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