Fuel and oil additive imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported fuel and oil additive worth $3.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1,000 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 994 t |
| 2021 | $478K | 262 t |
| 2020 | $386K | 125 t |
| 2019 | $295K | 109 t |
| 2018 | $679K | 185 t |
| 2017 | $241K | 88 t |
Where Zambia imports fuel and oil additive from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.9M | 59% |
| South Africa | $595K | 19% |
| Tanzania | $429K | 13% |
| United States | $124K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $50K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $28K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.4% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.98, 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.
Fuel and oil additive exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $237 thousand of fuel and oil additive in 2024 (49 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $237K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia fuel and oil additive imports (HS 3811.90): 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 3811.90: Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel and oil additive imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fuel and oil additive worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel and oil additive to Zambia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 868% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel and oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fuel and oil additive to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $241 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export fuel and oil additive?
Yes. Zambia exported $237 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel and oil additive?
The HS code for fuel and oil additive is subheading 3811.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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