Float glass sheets (standard) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.7 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $918K | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 3.3K t |
Where Zambia imports float glass sheets (standard) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), Tanzania (41%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 47% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 41% |
| China | $211K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $16K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Tanzania (41%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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