Feldspar exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported feldspar worth $17.1 million (66.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.1M | 66.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 52.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 23.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $235K | 4.1K t |
Where Zambia exports feldspar to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 19% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 10% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| India | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2529
| 2529.21 | Fluorspar (lower grade) | 89% |
| 2529.22 | Fluorspar (higher grade) | 6.8% |
| 2529.10 | Feldspar | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2529.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 86% above the world average of $0.14. 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 feldspar exports (HS 2529): 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 2529: Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar.
Common questions
What is the value of feldspar exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported feldspar worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 98 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy feldspar from Zambia?
China was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and Ukraine (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of feldspar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of feldspar from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $235 thousand in 2018 to $17.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for feldspar?
The HS code for feldspar is heading 2529. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2529.21 (89% of the value) and 2529.22 (7%).
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