Fuel additive imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel additive by Zambia reached $8.9 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $8.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports fuel additive from
Most of the value came from France (24%), Australia (21%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 24% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 21% |
| India | $1.7M | 19% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 15% |
| United States | $680K | 7.7% |
| Tanzania | $433K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $371K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $63K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $52K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 59% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 36% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 4.7% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 0.6% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel additive exports from Zambia
Exports of fuel additive by Zambia reached $275 thousand in 2024 (88 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $246K | 89% |
| Rwanda | $28K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fuel additive worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Zambia?
France was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Australia (21%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export fuel additive?
Yes. Zambia exported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (59% of the value) and 3811.90 (36%).
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