Fragrance compound imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fragrance compound by Zambia reached $56.5 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $56.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $43.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports fragrance compound from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $30.0M | 53% |
| Eswatini | $14.0M | 25% |
| India | $5.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $984K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $740K | 1.3% |
| France | $546K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $435K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $424K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $302K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3302
| 3302.10 | Food flavoring compound | 87% |
| 3302.90 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, 54% below the world average of $21.21, 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.
Fragrance compound exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $511 thousand of fragrance compound in 2024 (83 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $282K | 55% |
| Zimbabwe | $159K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $69K | 14% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia fragrance compound imports (HS 3302): 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 3302: Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of fragrance compound imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fragrance compound worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply fragrance compound to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by Eswatini (25%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of fragrance compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fragrance compound to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export fragrance compound?
Yes. Zambia exported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $56.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fragrance compound?
The HS code for fragrance compound is heading 3302. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3302.10 (87% of the value) and 3302.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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