Gas cylinders imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas cylinders by Zambia reached $7.6 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 135% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.2 million.
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 | $7.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 830 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 370 t |
Where Zambia imports gas cylinders from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (25%), China (24%), Kenya (19%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 25% |
| China | $1.8M | 24% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 19% |
| Singapore | $649K | 8.6% |
| Tanzania | $542K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $354K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $272K | 3.6% |
| India | $227K | 3% |
| Slovakia | $197K | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $68K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.36, 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 gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gas cylinders worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 135% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (24%) and Kenya (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 489%. The peak was 2021 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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