First aid kits imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported first aid kits worth $11.7 million (717 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.7M | 717 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $258K | 37 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 191 t |
| 2020 | $363K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $525K | 60 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 857 t |
Where Zambia imports first aid kits from
India alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 94% |
| South Africa | $545K | 4.6% |
| China | $87K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $51K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $36K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 0.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.38 per kg, 54% above the world average of $10.62. 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 first aid kits imports (HS 3006.50): 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 3006.50: Pharmaceutical goods: first aid boxes and kits.
Common questions
What is the value of first aid kits imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported first aid kits worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply first aid kits to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of first aid kits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.38 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $10.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of first aid kits to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for first aid kits?
The HS code for first aid kits is subheading 3006.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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